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Typically, flying after one week of recovery from an uneventful septoplasty should not be a problem. However, some RX support is helpful for nasal decongestion with landing and departure changes in airline cabin pressure. Additionally, many people need to maintain nasal saline throughout the flight to avoid nasal dryness. Please consult with your physician regarding his/her recommendations for travel after surgery. Good luck.
You have caudal septal deviation which may be associated with nasal structural deviation too. Correction of this deformity is done on regular basis since it is very common. The caudal septal cartilage can be straightened by a number of techniques or can be reveresed and replaced.
Hello voxsola,Thanks for your question.It is unusual for a septal perforation patient to complain of massive amounts of mucus production. There may be a medical situation in your airways that is causing this. If the air around you is dry, your sinuses will make more fluid to correct the s...
I usually recommend 4 weeks for contact sports after a surgery like this. The risk is re-injury to the nose and septum.Talk to your surgeon about specific recommendations.I have also used face masks to provide extra protection for those wanting to return to activity sooner.
