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A 37-year-old male asked:
Hi, i had a septoplasty six weeks ago and i still can't breathe out of my left nostril. is that normal?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Franklyn Gergitsanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Septoplasty: Greetings. In my opinion 6 weeks after a Septoplasty, you should notice positive changes in your nasal breathing. After the surgery, I typically use intranasal splints to help assure that the corrected septum stays midline. Not all doctors use splints. I would ask your surgeon why you still notice resistance. I would question scar formation and turbinate swelling. I hope you breathe better soon.
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Dr. Darryl Blinskianswered
Plastic Surgery 48 years experience
Septo/Airway/Obst: At 6 weeks should be seeing some improvement. Best to see your surgeon to do an intra nasal examination or a second opinion. If no improvement by 3 months than something amiss.
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Last updated Jul 8, 2015
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