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Too much cold air entering the nostrils
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 31 7:20am | Replies (132)Comment receiving replies
I think I have this same problem with my left sinus. After deviated septum surgery, I think my left turbinate might be damaged, if that's possible. I feel like I'm getting too much air up the left nostril. which makes me feel absolutely horrible most of the time, with bad headaches. I bought woodyknows nasal filters to block off part of the air that comes through my left nostril. But it only works sometimes. Anyway, I wanted to ask if you found a solution to your problem and if you did could you please let me know.
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@judieg-was your surgery just a septoplasty by itself or were there additional procedures with it?
What were your issues pre-surgery?
This can absolutely happen due to septoplasty. ANY alterations to the nasal cavity are going to make the airways larger. This can cause feelings of dryness, cold air due less contact with mucosal structures, which is needed for the slowing, moisturizing and humidification of air. This problem is all too common yet never discussed. These are airflow dynamic issues that cause physiological side effects of the natural nasal mucosa and nerves.
You can ask your surgeon about this.
When this was brought up to your surgeon, were you told saline rinses, gels and humidification?
The best advice I could offer is humidification for a subjective soothing feeling.