Hello, Kbratx3:I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with what could be a deviated septum and difficulty breathing and wheezing when you breathe. You may also be suffering from enlarged turbinates.Suffering from excessive mucus, a runny nose and nasal congestion and/or blockage can be very debilitating and frustrating.Septoplasty and the reduction of turbinates are two procedures generally performed at the same time. When performing a septoplasty, it addresses the asymmetry between the septum (your two nostrils). The goal is to correct the misshapen nasal cavity so you no longer suffer from a deviated septum.When addressing inflamed and persistently enlarged turbinates, the surgical goal is to reduce the size of the nasal turbinates. This would allow your nose to breathe clean air before it reaches your lungs. When turbinates become inflamed on a persistent basis this can cause blockage of your nasal passages and create nasal drip.I have treated many patients that suffer from the conditions you describe and I want to offer you hope that there can be a solution to your condition. While, I have not consulted with you and I am only examining your photos and the description of your symptoms, there are options that are available to you to help improve the quality of your breathing. I would encourage you to research Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons that specialize in correcting deviated septums and turbinate reduction. This is an outpatient procedure that generally last around 1 hour. Board certification matters and you will get a better result based on the experience of the surgeon you select. I always advise my patients to research their options and go on a few consults and find a rhinoplasty surgeon that has a unified vision that aligns with yours. This will help to address your breathing issues and give you the results you desire.I wish you the best and am hopeful you are able to find some relief to the breathing difficulties you describe. Sincerely,Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS