I had a cosmetic rhinoplasty done about five to six months ago and just recently, like within the past three weeks, it has started whistling when I breath. But only thru the left nostril. I've been using saline solution and a lubricating gel and nothing helps. Also it's in my left nostril and it gets worse when I sleep on my right side, its very strange. Can I fix it or should I go to a doctor?
November 7, 2015
Answer: Nose whistling after Rhinoplasty Hello G.H.P. ,I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon to evaluate the problem. This can be something as simple as crusting present in the nose or something as complex as a hole in the middle of the nose. Since it has developed 6 months after surgery I would not expect it resolve on its own because most of your swelling from the surgery should be gone by now. Since you mentioned it is only on one side and is affected by position changes my initial thought is that the left side has become more narrow, either from scar tissue or possibly the bones falling inwards if osteotomies were performed. As I mentioned above, I would recommend you see your surgeon for an evaluation to provide specific recommendations. I hope this helps and good luck.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: Nose whistling after Rhinoplasty Hello G.H.P. ,I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon to evaluate the problem. This can be something as simple as crusting present in the nose or something as complex as a hole in the middle of the nose. Since it has developed 6 months after surgery I would not expect it resolve on its own because most of your swelling from the surgery should be gone by now. Since you mentioned it is only on one side and is affected by position changes my initial thought is that the left side has become more narrow, either from scar tissue or possibly the bones falling inwards if osteotomies were performed. As I mentioned above, I would recommend you see your surgeon for an evaluation to provide specific recommendations. I hope this helps and good luck.
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Nose whistling after Rhinoplasty? Hi, you may want to return and see your Rhinoplasty Surgeon. Whistling post Rhinoplasty is an anterior (in the front) septal perforation until proven otherwise. If this exists, it does require some additional nasal hygiene care beyond that required with normal Rhinoplasty healing.
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Nose whistling after Rhinoplasty? Hi, you may want to return and see your Rhinoplasty Surgeon. Whistling post Rhinoplasty is an anterior (in the front) septal perforation until proven otherwise. If this exists, it does require some additional nasal hygiene care beyond that required with normal Rhinoplasty healing.
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