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Help! exactly what is scarring from a septoplasty that leads to sleep apnea?
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Answered 5/8/2015
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R/O OSA: NASAL OBSTRUCTION FROM FAILED SEPTOPLASTY CAN WORSEN. OSA. It can be suggested with underling obesity/small oral airway/collar size>18. The definitive test is a PSG with split night/CPAP titration. I would request copy of sleep study and get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the options. You are young CPAP can be difficult to tolerate. ENT FOR UPP EVAL.VS HYOID SUSPENSION .
Answered 10/24/2017
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I had septoplasty surgery a week ago and the incision seems to be open. Will the scar tissue fill it in or do I need to go back and stitch it back up. ?
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Does a septoplasty ever leave visible scars? My septum is deviated right near my nostrils, so i assume the incisions would be right at the front, too. Does that mean scars might be visible?
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Tonsillectomy and septoplasty along with reduction in uvula done12 days before for OSA. How long i will get painless speech and sleep?
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If i can't fall asleep or stay asleep very well and i had electro cautery surgery in 2012 and having a septoplasty soon and can't take sleep pills?
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