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A member asked:

Scheduled for septoplasty. did not tell doc that when i inhale, the nostril on that side collapses inward. is that even relevant information?

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Nose: Yes. The procedure may have to be changed to address that problem as well. Call the doctor

Answered 8/2/2014

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