I had a septoplasty 3 years ago but since the first week after my operation I always complained to doctor that one side is blocked and air flow from the one side is to fast. In a day I feel face pain 3 to 5 times. While focusing on my studies I am breathing very fast from one side and if I try to focus then a headache will start. Now if I run i get tired, my whole body, muscles, start to feel pain. If I am constantly busy then I am doing good and do not have my mind on my airflow, but If I sit alone then instantly my nose problem start.
* 2017: turbinectomy/septoplasty * No improvement in ability to drain/breathe thru nose * Mucus NEVER drains from nose. Thick mucus drains down my throat 24/7 & I must spit it out non-stop (blowing nose thru my mouth) * 1 sinus infection/month My nose & sinuses have only been assessed using limited CTs. Are there things or areas a Full CT might show that a limited CT wouldnt? Is there a tool ENTs can use to measure nasal airflow? Can sinus inflammation affect breathing?
The outside of my nose is tilted toward the left as well. I went to a doctor and he made me do X-rays and said everything was normal just my left nostril is abit blocked. He said I have chronic sinusitis but he didnt do a physical examination he didnt even look up my nose.he just prescribed me a spray (didnt help)
Directly after the surgery my airflow felt nearly perfect. Of course, a few hours later I was completely swollen and had 0 airflow. Now the swelling has gone down a bit and I am getting some airflow but only through one nostril or the other and it switches back and fourth. Sometimes I get air through both but it is not as clear as when only one is working. Is it possible something went wrong or is this normal?
I was hit in the jaw accidentally while playing basketball. I perceive that there is less air flow but the septum looks straight. Can a blow to the jaw cause the Ethmoid, Sphenoid or concha to shift and shrink the airway? Might I be experiencing internal swelling and thats it?