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A member asked:

Since i got punched in the nose, i've had a breathing problem out of one nostral.. i'm really scared of surgery, and this happened about 1 yr ago?

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See ENT: You probably have a deviated septum and need to see an ENT doctor for further evaluation. If the septum is indeed deviated, you will require surgery.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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