Hi, I had a septoplasty at the end of August this year, The issue im having is, before my op my right nostril was blocked due to a deviated septum, After the op, blockage is still there but redcued, but recently my left nostril is completely blocked. I've tried using my rinse and i've tried my decongestion spray but neither work, it just feels like i need to blow something huge out. could my nose deviate to the other side? or could this just be a lot of 'gunk' that will move in time.
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I don't think that I would rush into another procedure, such as balloon sinuplasty to address your "ETD" also known as eustachian tube dysfunction ie. pressure build up in your ears. It sounds like you already tried various allergy treatments. The next step would be to try an...
No. If performed correctly a septoplasty performed via the external or closed approach should not weaken your nose. When performing a septoplasty an adequate strut needs to remain intact particularly in key areas of the nose. Septal collapse is a known risk and complication of...
Post operative nasal exercises are sometimes given to patient's to help in the proper healing after the procedure. It sounds like you probably had osteotomies done and perhaps one side is not as "set" as the other. The surgeon is probably having you apply light pressure to the area...