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Septoplasty: How did it impact you?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: May 6 5:16am | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
I recently found out i had a deviated septum and im debating on surgery since ive read good and bad things about it. I have 90% blockage in my left nostril and allergies on top of that so breathing is a major issue. It’s affecting my sleep at night since i have to sleep on my left side and if i sleep any other way i become completely stuffed up and it takes awhile to get my nose clear again. Can anyone share their story about surgery or any alternatives? Thanks.
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It helped me exactly how I hoped it would
My condition previously sounds similar to yours
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@mastro99 I had the deviated septum surgery 40 years ago when I was in my early 20's. I used to get a lot of sinus infections so it was supposed to help. After the surgery, I still got sinus infections but I could tell I was breathing better. From what I remember, the surgery was done at the ENT's office under local anesthetic. The procedure was not bad in the sense that there was no pain, only the discomfort of receiving the anesthetic. It's probably equivalent to the test for covid. Your eyes will water. The doctor removes cartilage but I didn't feel anything other than pressure from cartilage removal. I think I was back to work the next day.
Tony in Michigan