I am due to get a Septoplasty next week. I've been told it will make me feel extremely sick for a week after. Is this true? Or is it the anesthetic? I am very nervous about the operation and would like to know what to be ready for.
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Thank you for your question. Any nasal blockage can cause a decreased sense of smell. After nasal and sinus surgery, the sinonasal lining is swollen and inflamed for several weeks to months. This swelling is a normal part of the healing process and gradually improves with time; the...
Great question. Any post operative pain and swelling that is in excess of you have been told to expect should be brought to the attention of your surgeon. I always tell my septoplasty patients to expect pain, numbness, and/or tingling of the nose, front teeth and/or roof of the mouth for a few...
A thorough internal and external examination of the nose is required to make a determination about what is causing the breathing issues in the nose. There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can restrict breathing, and a deviated nasal septum is only one issue. A thorough ...