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Does the deviated septum side that's more closed off also tend to get more congested/mucous? at what point do you consider surgery? i don't snore

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Deviated septum: Surgery if deviation is affecting exercise, sleep, activities of daily living,, etc. The nose has a normal. Breathing switches (becomes more prominent) from side to side every 4-6 hours. Should notice this during the day when breathing thru nose becomes more difficult or having to sleep on the more obstructed side.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/17/2017

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A member asked:

Does the deviated septum side that's more closed off also tend to get more congested/mucous? at what point do you consider surgery? i don't snore

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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