Hi I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction 4 weeks ago and he septum wall on my right hand side appears swollen compared to the left, which has much more space to breathe. I suffered a bleed last week which stopped after I pinched it for a bit. I saw my GP who looked up it with her torch but said it does not appear swollen but infected due to some white discharge on the septum. I've not gone back to work yet as I am concerned about further infection. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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A deviated septumi s present on the x-rays, but it's important to have an examination of the internal portion of the nose to collaborate with what is seen on the x-ray as well as a physical exam in addition to the history of what the symptoms are with the patient. An ENT doctor...
The CT scan reveals a relatively good airway with subtle residual deviated septum and clear maxillary sinuses. One view on CT scan is limited diagnostically. CT generally best visualizes the boney septum. Examination with anterior rhinoscopy is most helpful to assess...
Hi Joanne90,What you are seeing now at the early stage of healing, will change a lot in the next few months. Please be patient and follow your surgeons' advise.
