Deviated septum. Would a nose job help me breathe through my nose while running, sleep better&control exercise induced rhinitis?

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I have a slightly deviated septum. Whenever I run I usually only breathe through my mouth as since I get more air opposed to breathing through my nose. Would a nose job help improve my quality of life when I am exercising? Also, could I get better sleep if my deviated septum is fixed? And would anything change with my exercise induced rhinitis? Thank you all in advance!! You're answers are so very helpful!!!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

If your septum is only minimally deviated, it is probably best to leave it alone. Significant and severe deviations are repaired with a septoplasty. A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose, and is only performed for medical necessity to improve airflow dynamics through the nose. Performing a septoplasty will have nothing to do with improvement of  exercise-induced rhinitis

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

Addressing both the functional and aesthetic concerns in the nose is certainly something that is addressed with a rhinoplasty. An examination of your nose would be most helpful to determine the extent of the deviation to better understand the level of obstruction. The nasal septum is just one part of the nose that can contribute to nasal obstruction. Other areas are identified with a thorough evaluation. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon to better understand how your breathing can be improved.

Jeremy B. White, MD · Answer

Septoplasty and other functional nasal surgeries are often very helpful to improve breathing and sleep problems. Sometimes the trouble is related to multiple other causes as well, such as allergies that might still require medications. If the rhinitis is specifically exercise induced, some of this will probably persist despite surgery but will probably improve overall by relieving the anatomic component of the blockage.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Three main physical parts can cause breathing problems through the nose including:Deviated septumEnlarged TurbinatesNarrow nasal valveI usually address all three when doing a deviated septum and or a rhinoplasty with breathing problems.  Doing so can have a profound effect on the ability to breathe through the nose properly, sleep, and exercise.  Insurance may cover the breathing part of your procedure.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

Deviated septum. Would a nose job help me breathe through my nose while running, sleep better&control exercise induced rhinitis?

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