My ENT says that the deviation is very slight but that nostril never feels normal. Should I have the septoplasty?

Question

I am a singer and have a deviated septum. whenever I sing it always feels as though only half of my nose is working and when I do vocal exercises in my chest voice and head voice are fine but when I have to go thru the nasal cavity there's gurgling. Sometimes when I sing in that area it sounds like I'm honking.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Even mild nasal narrowing can effect singing. However, it is hard to predict the changes in voice and singing after ANY change in the nasal passages. It can be a change for better or worst. You should get a second opinion as well and if you are certain that it is effecting your singing then get a conservative septoplasty.RegardsDr. Janjua

William Portuese, MD · Answer

If you only have a very slight deviation and no nasal obstruction, then there is no medical necessity to perform the procedure. Best to leave well enough alone.

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