I have a 3mm nasal perforation in the anterior of my nose. Can a nasal button help me? If not what can stop the whistling?

November 21, 2014
Asked By:aliberator in Charles Town, WV

I have a septal perforation most likely from use of nasal steroids. The hole is in the anterior of the nose and small: 3mm. It causes constant whistling. In August 2014 I had surgery to repair the hole but in October the perforation reappeared. An ENT told me that a nasal button would not help me because my perforation is too small for a button to fit in it, plus a button in the anterior would obstruct breathing. True? Can I stop the whistling?

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November 24, 2014

Answer: I have a 3mm nasal perforation in the anterior of my nose. Can a nasal button help me? If not what can stop the whistling?

November 24, 2014

Answer: I have a 3mm nasal perforation in the anterior of my nose. Can a nasal button help me? If not what can stop the whistling?

November 22, 2014

Answer: Septal Perforation

November 22, 2014

Answer: Septal Perforation

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