After suffering for months, unable to breathe through my nose and horribly thick mucus dripping down my throat, I was deeply depressed and disinterested in life. My family doctor finally referred me to Dr. David Santos for an assessment. Turned out my problem was fairly common, though I had no idea people suffered with it. Dr Santos scheduled a surgery--a septoplasty which would rebuild and/or enlarge the nasal system. I'm 4 weeks out and am breathing through both nostrils and able to empty my sinuses.
The surgery is not for the faint-of-heart, nor is the recovery. Do yourself a favor and learn what's going to happen. I didn't do any research on it and ended up overreacting to some of the post-surgical bleeding.Never have surgery without understanding exactly what's going to happen.
However, I'm looking forward to a happy ending here. I'm breathing well, I don't get clogged up by laying on my back and I can blow my nose with good results. I told Dr. Santos that if I hadn't found a solution for the torture I was experiencing, my life would not have been worth living. It might be a little dramatic to say that, but if a physical condition can cause a problem that can make you feel miserable & sick 24 hours a day, it's hard to see anything positive about living.
All things being equal, I strongly recommend this surgery if you are suffering the way I was. It's not going to go away & your quality of life is worth fighting for and winning!