I had a deviated septum done on May 22, 2018. I was told by my surgeon that I would still have difficulty breathing due to allergies. I thought that getting the surgery it would correct this. Did she just lie because it wasn't done properly? She was disappointed in herself because she didn't remove more of the bulbous tip. Should I see another specialist for a second consultation?. I just want to breathe better.
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Bony septum deviation can be recognized from the X-ray, but cartilaginous deviation can not be judged with X-ray. I recommend you to visit nearby ENT surgeon to check out whether your septum is deviated or not. In this X-ray, your bony septum does not look so deviated. Thanks.
There are many issues that can cause nasal obstruction on the inside of the nose. The turbinates are enlarged usually from allergies, so it is best to try medical management first with nasal sprays and antihistamines and decongestants before making them surgically smaller. a septoplasty is...