hi ,ive got a blocked nose every single day , right nostril is completely blocked and the left allitle. its been like this for several of years. and also my nose is very sensitive . can it be extra meat ? what can i do to solve this problem ? thanks
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There are many issues that can cause nasal obstruction inside the nose which include a deviated septum, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, turbinate hypertrophy, chronic sinusitis, a broken nose, and allergies. Each one of these issues are treated differently with either surgery or medications...
Breathing through one side at a time is normal for the nose. it is called the nasal cycle. This has to do with the nasal turbinates. A crooked nasal septum can make one side always more blocked. You might need medical treatment by an otolaryngologist or allergist. This can sometimes fix the...
Yes, it is possible for the surgeon to put some cartilage back into the turbinate tissue to try an make it bigger, tho it is not a common procedure. I would trust what your surgeon says and follow his advice as he knows your anatomy better than anyone since he did the original surgeryMaybe...