My nose cartilage is blocking one side of my nose. How can it be fixed? (Photo)

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One side of my nose is half blocked and my breathing is proper only on other nostril. I guess this happened due a nose break I had in my childhood, but not sure if that is the cause of it. Please guide me on how to rectify it as I have trouble breathing during the winters.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to make a proper diagnosis of a deviated nasal septum by pictures alone. You need in person examination of the internal nose and air flow and probably nasal endoscopy to make a proper diagnosis of the cause of difficulty in breathing. Then a proper surgical intervention can be planned accordingly

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many issues that can create breathing problems on the nose such as valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, a deviated septum, allergies, turbinate hypertrophy, and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these is treated differently with medications or surgery. It is best to have examination by an ENT/ facial plastic surgeon to determine the cause of the breathing issues.

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