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Would fixing my deviated septum fix a post nasal drip and bad breath?

Beautiful3158Apr 13, 2019
My septum is deviated which I think has caused my chronic post nasal drip, I have foul smelling saliva/breath from my throat

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Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS

Hello, thank yu for provided information and photos, based on them since you are in recent healing phase you have swelling as a part of the healing process for that reason your nose might seem uneven. After waking up it is normal seeing more swelling. Now, you should avoid any intervention and ...

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Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS

Hello, thank you for your question and shared photos.Based on them we can say that as healing process requires, you have swelling as a part of your healing. Your nose  can look upturned due to edema and swelling, you need to complete your healing that take at least one year.Best Regards,

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Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS

Hello, thank you for your question and provided information.After nose operation there is a healing time that is at least one year long to the final result and during that process you have edema and swelling as a part of your healing. Your photos is limited to make evaluation. It is too early to...

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