To describe it simply it’s like if I put my finger in my right nostril and pushed it to the left so I can’t breathe from that side I can’t put my finger all the way in my left nostril because it is not straight on the inside What can I do ?
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Answer: What could be done for your breathing difficulty?
Good morning, in experienced hands the risk of septal perforation with septoplasty is generally quite low. I explain to patients that revision nasal surgery, smoking, and inhaled substances (e.g. cocaine use) substantially increase that risk. It sounds as though you do not fall into any of those...
Septoplasty surgery corrects the nasal septum and straightens it to make the nasal passage(s) more open. It is a very successful surgery with a low revision and complication rate.
Turbinate reduction aims to reduce those swell bodies in the nasal cavity and allow for better airflow and less...
It appears that there is significant weakness or some deficiency of the cartilaginous septum. Pre-operative photos would be helpful.
That being said, improvements can be made. Opening the septum and nasal tip to be able to reposition the cartilages appears necessary. You'll likely require a...
