I underwent a septoplasty and rhinoplasty in December 2016 however, I can't seem to stop picking my nose. I have a lot of build up and it's uncomfortable. Can I ruin my results by continually picking?
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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
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition whereby the upper airway tissues collapse internally causing apneas (pauses in breathing for more than 10 seconds) and hypopneas (a drop in airflow leading to arousal or a drop in oxygenation). Given the severity of the symptoms associated with ...
Assuming you have had surgery performed by a Board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or an Otolaryngologist with vast experience in Septoplasty - you have nothing to worry about ! It is quite routine for many patients following septoplasty surgery to have nasal drainage, crustiness, an a...
