Can previously fixed deviated septums become deviated again? Is it worth another trip to my local ENT specialist? (Photo)

April 22, 2015
Asked By:Til94 in Melbourne, FL

I had a deviated septum surgically and nasal polyps removed 5 yrs ago Lately I've noticed that I cant easily breath through my noseWhen I do breathe through my nose I feel as if I can't get enough air. Itsworse when I am sick I've been told that I breathe extremely heavily when I sleep and also snore. Some people also comment that I sound as if I'm gasping for air, and that I sound like a seal when sleeping. My right nostril feels more obstructed than the left and it's also painful at the hole

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