Hello Doctors, My septum is deviated to the left and I'm wondering if a crooked nose could be corrected through septoplasty that is covered by insurance. Thank you!
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A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose for medical necessity to only improve airflow dynamics in the nose, and will not change the shape of it. A rhinoplasty procedure is considered cosmetic, must be paid for by the patient, and can accomplish straightening the crooked nose. For ...
Thanks for your question. This is a pretty common issue after nasal surgery. I advise all my patients to make a solution of dilute hydrogen peroxide and use it to remove any crusts from their nasal cavities starting the evening of their surgeries. You can absolutely do it now, given that y...
Hi there. Makes sense to me for a couple of reasons. First off, if your breathing better, you're getting more air as you're moving around through the day. More oxygen= more energy. I think the more important factor is probably that you're sleeping better. People with bad septums frequently snore...
