I had a septoplasty almost a month ago. Prior to the surgery, my nose was a bit bent to the side.

An in office examination with an ENT physician should determine whether or not you would benefit from a septoplasty.  There are other structural abnormalities that can occur within the nose leading to difficulty breathing or a persistent runny nose.  The ENT should be able to...

A turbinate reduction can be performed in addition to a septoplasty if needed, but they are separate procedures. Frequently, a turbinate reduction is performed concurrently with a septoplasty to improve the airway.  Although, some surgeons remove the entire turbinate, most surgeons no...

At 6 weeks, there is still likely to be some swelling, but it should be improving.  I would recommend speaking with your surgeon to make sure that you are progressing appropriately.  

15 days is still too soon to be able to determine the results.  There is likely still swelling inside the nose that is contributing to your symptoms.  However, it is best that you follow up with your surgeon and discuss you concerns.  

It is not uncommon after nasal surgery to have discharge from the nose, occasional bleeding, and even some light headedness. The sensation of a lump in your throat could be due to the anesthesia - either the breathing tube or a small injury to the uvula (the thing that hangs down in the back of ...