It has been almost 2 weeks since my septoplasty w/ SMR of my turbinates. I do feel a lot of air coming in but it feels like I'm breathing through a snorkel. It's loud and despite getting a lot of air I feel like I'm out of breath. It gets worse in the evening and has been effecting my quality of sleep. The air is dry and cold. Originally my breathing was a little blocked on one side due to an injury that took place a few months ago but it wasn't terrible. Is this ENS?
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Hi there, thank you for your photos and pictures. You are correct in thinking that getting the results you are looking for will require a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty. Based on your photos, it appears that the nose is crooked because of the cartilage and higher bony deviation. A septoplasty...
Nose picking can lead to infection which can destroy the nose and the results of a rhinoplasty. If you are clogged then see an Otolaryngologist to find the cause. RegardsDr. Janjua
If you have had two surgeries on your septum to fix a deviated septum yet still have nasal obstruction, you probably should have your surgeon evaluate you for nasal valve problems. Nasal valve irregularities are often a cause of obstruction despite having a straight septum