1 week post Septoplasty, one nostril is more stuffed up and I can't smell anything. Will this subside?

January 9, 2017
Asked By:stacy37 in Everett, WA

I had surgery to correct my deviated septum last week. I got my stents removed today and I can breathe through one nostril while the other is more stuffed up and i cant smell anything. Will this subside? Please tell me this will get better.

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