7 days ago I had a turbinoplasty on both sides, & an outfracture of the nasal bones to correct my breathing. My valves were collapsed, and the outfracture was supposed to correct this. I assumed when the cast came off yesterday and the splints were taken out Id be able to breathe better, but my breathing is worse than before surgery. Im still feeling the same symptoms, particularly on my right side it almost feels as airway is sticking together. Is there any chance this will resolve with time?
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Rhinoplasty is a surgery to improve the shape of the nose for breathing or appearance.Nosebleeds or epistaxis can be caused by many things. The most common is a dry nose. If you have a deviated septum, it may contribute to a dry nose. There are many other reasons for nosebleeds. If the...
Spreader grafts are probably more commonly placed through an open or external rhinoplasty approach. However, they can also be placed through a closed or endonasal approach, as well. I think that placement through an external approach allows for more precision in placement, but there are ...
Breathe right strips can be very helpful for opening the nasal passages. There should be no problem using them following rhinoplasty once the initial healing has occurred.
