Additionally, I've always gotten nose drip and found it difficult to breath properly specifically through one side of my nose. I've gone to the ENT and a specialist but they've only given me sprays or burned vessels but they never seemed to work as I continue to have these symptoms to the point where I am just tired. Researching, I came across discovering the septoplasty procedure and over a year have been wondering if this would be beneficial for me, as I also notice I have a deviated septum.
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Turbinate reduction is often performed with a septoplasty, however this is determined on an patient by patient basis. It is best to ask your surgeon if your turbinates are enlarged and require surgical treatment. If a turbinate reduction is recommended, it is important to inquire...
At 6 weeks, there is still likely to be some swelling, but it should be improving. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon to make sure that you are progressing appropriately.
It is far too soon to determine whether or not your result will improve or has worsened at this time. It could be something as simple as having some crusting in the nose or some swelling which happens post-operatively. At this time I would recommend increasing your nasal saline rinses to...
