Still blocking up after Septoplasty surgery two years ago?

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I have had septoplasty for a devioated setum in March 2014, but it is still blocking up and this is especially worse when I run. Went back to the ENT that performed the op and he says there is no blockage and the septum is still straight, he put me on predisone for five days and a nasal spray called flowmist. I have severe fatigue and wanted to know what to do and if this was related to my blocked sinuses. please hell I am desperate Thank you Jacqueline

Aric K. Park, MD · Answer

There are a few questions I would have you answer first: 1) is there every any time when you can breathe well (if so, there may be a large allergy component). 2) do you see the side walls of your nose collapsing when you deeply inhale through your nose? 3) when you feel the middle wall of your nose can you feel if the end of it is twisted to one side or another. There are many reasons why you may have some breathing difficulties after surgery. A good physical exam with evaluation for any internal scarring can help determine what is the cause of your problems. If the steroids and Flonase did not help then there is likely a structural problem that needs to be fixed. I would try to find an ENT/facial plastic surgeon in the area to get further assessed.

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