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A member asked:
Is a deviated septum paid for by the nhs in england? i have got one and it's starting to affect my self confidence
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Deviated Septum: The best way to know what is covered is to ask the insurance company and your doctor. Deviated septum is not visible. How does it affect your self confidence?
Answered 11/20/2014
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Depends: A deviated septum causing sinus infections probably would be covered by NHS (a guess).If cosmetic only...?See an NHS Ear Nose Throat surgeon who'd make a recommendation, then coverage would be known.See http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Services/E Consider also:1)post-surgical scarring's possible, 2)an underlying self-esteem issue may not be corrected by the surgery (try counseling before surgery)
Answered 11/27/2014
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