I sneezed and my packing came out of my nose. There isn't any bleeding, but should I go into the doctor? (Photo)

Medical necessity must be documented for coverage, which is performed at the time of the exam.  A septoplasty is only done for airflow improvement, and will NOT change the shape of the nose.  A rhinoplasty is considered cosmetic, and must be paid for by the patient.  Both procedures can be pe...

There are serious potential complications with sinus surgery due to their location beneath the brain and beside the orbits, but they are extremely rare if the surgeon knows what he is doing. Education, training, and experience are what make this a safe operation. That said, even the most...

It is difficult to answer your question. The most likely cause is swelling that should resolve over time and your breathing should improve. There is a small possibility that your septum could have shifted over, but you will not know that for at least a few weeks. There are some rare things that...

I recommend you contact your physician and schedule an appointment for an evaluation. If you have an upper respiratory infection with a history of advancing to sinusitis, it may be best to start antibiotics and Rx therapy now so that you would not be sick at the time of surgery. Most chronic...

Dear Kathijkg,I am sorry you are having difficulty with your nose. It sounds like you need to see an ENT specialist ASAP to assess your breathing problems. I would get a second opinion as you should not feel like you are dying. A full exam is necessary to assess if you have a collapsed nasal ...

To straighten a crooked nose requires a rhinoplasty procedure. This is considered cosmetic, and must be paid for by the patient. Is also going to be a revision rhinoplasty since you've  already had previous cartilage grafting materials placed in the nose, which makes it even more difficult. To ...