I'm in pain but I am scared to tell my doctor the truth. I had an ENT suggest a septoplasty to help my breathing. I've almost gone through with it twice but I am extremely worried about the procedure failing and ending up with collapse but my nose hurts and I can't breathe well so I'd like it done. In college, I dabbled with cocaine but it was mostly spread out not daily. I never plan to do it again. He's never asked if I did cocaine after examining me. Will telling my doctor I used it result in insurance not covering it? Is the procedure safe for me?
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