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Dear mix7709,if your deviated septum is causing issues, then there is a chance that insurance will cover the cost of surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
For the breathing issue you might want to see an ENT surgeon. You probably would benefit from inferior turbinate reduction.
Bony septum deviation can be recognized from the X-ray, but cartilaginous deviation can not be judged with X-ray. I recommend you to visit nearby ENT surgeon to check out whether your septum is deviated or not. In this X-ray, your bony septum does not look so deviated. Thanks.
There are many issues that can cause nasal obstruction on the inside of the nose. The turbinates are enlarged usually from allergies, so it is best to try medical management first with nasal sprays and antihistamines and decongestants before making them surgically smaller. a septoplasty is...
