I've had some trauma to my nose. It never hurt. Never bled. The trauma was when I was 16, so my nose was fully grown. My nose did not change shape. however immediately afterwards ive noticed trouble breathing thru my right nostril. its been a year. will this EVER go away or do i need surgery? and how did my septum get deviated without it hurting? is this easy to fix?
July 7, 2014
Answer: Deviated septum after nose trauma Dear popoppy20,I answered your other question as wellYou can fracture the septum without breaking your nose, and it can cause a deviated septumIf it has been over a year, it will likely not go awayYou should have an exam and get checked outThen all of your questions can be answeredAnd bring your insurance card (if you have one) as this procedure is usually covered by insurance Best regards,Nima Shemirani
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July 7, 2014
Answer: Deviated septum after nose trauma Dear popoppy20,I answered your other question as wellYou can fracture the septum without breaking your nose, and it can cause a deviated septumIf it has been over a year, it will likely not go awayYou should have an exam and get checked outThen all of your questions can be answeredAnd bring your insurance card (if you have one) as this procedure is usually covered by insurance Best regards,Nima Shemirani
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Answer: Deviated septum It is possible to have injury without significant pain, albeit rare. After one year it probably will not improve. An examination and possibly a CT scan can determine the extent of the fracture and deviation. From there your surgeon can suggest a plan which can include surgery. If your airway is not compromised then you can decide if you want a procedure to correct the external appearance of the fracture or deviation of the nose. Insurance often pays for the procedure if there is significant airway restriction. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi
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Answer: Deviated septum It is possible to have injury without significant pain, albeit rare. After one year it probably will not improve. An examination and possibly a CT scan can determine the extent of the fracture and deviation. From there your surgeon can suggest a plan which can include surgery. If your airway is not compromised then you can decide if you want a procedure to correct the external appearance of the fracture or deviation of the nose. Insurance often pays for the procedure if there is significant airway restriction. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi
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