Directly after the surgery my airflow felt nearly perfect. Of course, a few hours later I was completely swollen and had 0 airflow. Now the swelling has gone down a bit and I am getting some airflow but only through one nostril or the other and it switches back and fourth. Sometimes I get air through both but it is not as clear as when only one is working. Is it possible something went wrong or is this normal?
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Hi cpadera,
The symptoms you mentioned you are experiencing is not related to the surgery. While further evaluation and test is required, it seems more like a hormonal imbalance/fluctuation inspite of normal baseline hormone work up.
H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Although not always it is common to have asymmetry after septoplasty. It could take months for uneven swelling to go down completely. See your Dr. regularly on your follow up appointments and document change. Best of luck to you.
All of us have asymmetries in our face from side to side. It is normal and what helps make each of us unique. You do have a very deviated caudal septum. A septoplasty with rhinoplasty will straighten and refine your nose and correct the base view asymmetry. It will not change the other...
