I may have breathing issues but im not sure as it is normal to breathe through one nostril at a time. I think I only have symptoms when I have a cold. In the night my nose gets blocked making breathing difficult, so I have to breathe using my mouth which makes my throat sore. The left side of my nose is bigger as the bone I think is called the "lateral nasal cartilage" is enlarged. Could this be caused by a deviated septum? If not, what has caused this deformity?
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Hello, and sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. It is possible to improve your breathing and improve the appearance of your nose with a septorhinoplasty. I would recommend having a board certified rhinoplasty specialist perform your surgery. Depending on your insurance company,...
The mechanism of injury associated with cheekbone/orbit injuries can cause a septal fracture and deviation. A deviated septum can contribute to poor aeration and drainage from your sinuses that can be related to your sinus issues. You should see a facial plastic surgeon or...
A routine rhinoplasty procedure is in order.
You have a very typical situation. The forward edge of the septum has somehow come off center and is leaning into the breathing channel to the left of the midline. The standard septoplasty (surgery of the septum) procedure should...
