I have a meeting with a specialist about getting a septoplasty surgery done. My deviated septum causes me quite a bit of issues in my day to day life so I would rather get the surgery done before I am finished with boxing but have been told I should wait until I am finished with boxing, which could be years. just amateur boxing by the way
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It is difficult to answer this question without the benefit of a picture of your nose or being able to see the cartilage hanging out. If you can actually see cartilage hanging out, then so can your iphone. Try taking a picture of it and reposting your question. Alternatively, come in for a co...
Most people that dabbled with cocaine do not have any signs of it in their nose, but typically a surgeon will put the history together with the physical exam to give you the best advice. With that said, the surgeon may want to re-examine you after learning that you used cocaine in the past to m...
Thanks for your question. I see deviated septums all the time, but we only choose to operate if the patient is having difficulty breathing, worse on the deviated side. If you're using a prescription nasal spray and you're still having trouble breathing, it's time to talk to an ENT again. You ...