I will be getting a septo/rhinoplasty done. I have a deviated septum as well as nasal valve collapse. My symptoms are generally not feeling like I can breathe well, and the constant phlegm in my throat. I'm just not sure if I should get this surgery. I'm hoping to find out the risks. I have mild asthma, and am overweight but not obese. I am 25 years old. Thank you for your time in reading this.
July 7, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia concerns Thanks for your question. This is a common concern that many patients share with me. Be sure to discuss any specific concerns with your surgeon and anesthesia provider. That said, modern anesthesia techniques have a safety record comparable with airlines and the nuclear power industry. It's extremely safe. My kids have had surgery four times and I had no hesitation about them going under anesthesia.For more, please check out my blog post on sedation and general anesthesia!
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July 7, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia concerns Thanks for your question. This is a common concern that many patients share with me. Be sure to discuss any specific concerns with your surgeon and anesthesia provider. That said, modern anesthesia techniques have a safety record comparable with airlines and the nuclear power industry. It's extremely safe. My kids have had surgery four times and I had no hesitation about them going under anesthesia.For more, please check out my blog post on sedation and general anesthesia!
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July 7, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia safety Your concerns are common; however, the risks of general anesthesia in healthy individuals are lesser than those of driving your car. Serious anesthetic complications are rare events. Furthermore, some rhinoplasty surgeons will perform septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery under conscious or twilight sedation. I recommend you discuss your breathing and anesthetic concerns with your surgeon and primary care doctor. Furthermore, a feeling of phlegm in the throat may be related to silent reflux or allergies with a post-nasal drip; these conditions are typically treated non-surgically. Best of luck!
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July 7, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia safety Your concerns are common; however, the risks of general anesthesia in healthy individuals are lesser than those of driving your car. Serious anesthetic complications are rare events. Furthermore, some rhinoplasty surgeons will perform septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgery under conscious or twilight sedation. I recommend you discuss your breathing and anesthetic concerns with your surgeon and primary care doctor. Furthermore, a feeling of phlegm in the throat may be related to silent reflux or allergies with a post-nasal drip; these conditions are typically treated non-surgically. Best of luck!
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