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
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Most physicians do not require any preoperative testing but that can vary based upon the level of anesthesia, your age and whether you take any blood thinners or not or are predisposed to bleeding. This procedure is typically an outpatient procedure and does not require a major work up.
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