Over a year post-op & can't breathe through my right nostril after rhinoplasty, how can this be fixed?

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I'm not able to breathe through my right nostril after rhinoplasty. But, when I move my nose to the left, I am able to breathe perfectly. What is the cause for this, and how can it be fixed?

Samuel Lin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. There may be several reasons for breathing obstruction with or without rhinoplasty.  It is important to have your rhinoplasty expert who can do an examination inside and on the outside of the nose to determine the cause of breathing obstruction and the treatment of the area..

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are several different issues that can cause nasal obstruction which include a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, allergies and chronic sinusitis. A thorough in – person examination is going to be required to make a determination about how best to proceed

Behcet Sahin, MD · Answer

for solve this problem endoscopic nazal examination is necessary . please consult an ear nose and throat specialist in your country and get information.

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