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Internal nasal valve collapse. Do I book a consult or get my family MD to refer for OHIP coverage?

Jesse18Jan 11, 2022
Hello, I've had a primary rhino and two revisions. I now have internal nasal valve collapse that is causing both a functional impairment as well as a defect to the visual aesthetic of my nose. Due to the functional nature, I think a procedure to fix it could be covered by OHIP, would I have to get a referral through a family MD or could I book directly to a plastic surgeon? I likely would need a graft from rib as my septum and ears have already been used up. Any Toronto area MD's out there?

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