3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty and Breathing is Worse Than Before, What Should I Do?

September 11, 2011
Asked By:OliviaLeigh in Baton Rouge, LA

I had a rhinoplasty done on June 14 and it is now September. I had my nose narrowed and had my deviated septum corrected. But My breathing is worse than before. When I sit down it is like my nose because slightly stuffed up. Then when I lay down my nose completely closes up on either one side or the other or both close up. But I noticed that sometimes if I find just the right position it will open up. I know I should see my surgeon but I just started college and I am far away now from his office

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September 14, 2011

Answer: It will likely take time

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September 14, 2011

Answer: It will likely take time

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September 26, 2011

Answer: Healing after rhinoplasty

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September 14, 2011

Answer: Trouble breathing after rhinoplasty

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September 14, 2011

Answer: Trouble breathing after rhinoplasty

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September 14, 2011

Answer: Airway issues

September 14, 2011

Answer: Airway issues

September 14, 2011

Answer: Breathing

September 14, 2011

Answer: Breathing

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