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@dlydailyhope Sounds like you've really been through the wringer! FWIW, I don't believe that people's nose cavities change over time. Instead, I *think* my ENT gave me "more room" to move more air, for when my inflammation flares. Not sure, but I'm thinking it is not "nasal size" that indicates surgery, but instead the degree of inflammation/swelling. etc... I googled "surgery to widen nasal passages turbinates" and came up with the following link, for one.
This site won't let me post a link but go to the "Sleep Apnea Surgery for the Nasal Cavities" at Penn Medicine
In any case, I would have "all your ducks in a row", before you visit the ENT. And keep in mind that the surgery, with general anesthesia, is no "walk in the park". Personally, I am ever so glad I did it-but I was totally miserable before it, and totally unable to sleep and breathe. good luck keep me posted
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@rebaba, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your reply to @dlydailyhope. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe.
Allow me to post it for you:
- Sleep Apnea Surgery for the Nasal Cavities https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/sleep-medicine/sleep-apnea-program/obstructive-sleep-apnea-treatment/sleep-apnea-surgery/sleep-apnea-surgery-for-the-nasal-cavities