Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum

I started a topic earlier this month regarding a sports related nose injury I got in early july. You can read about it here: http://ehealthforum.Com/health/topic17686. Html .

Come to find out I went back to my pcp today for the 2nd time and it appears I have a devaited septum. I will be seeing a en&t specialist next week. The same doctor who happened to take my tonsils out a few years ago.

At any rate, it seems that I may be faced with the surgical process of septoplasty where they go through the nostril and "correct" the nasal obstruction. Has anyone had this done? How bad is it?

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enosgl

replied on October 12th, 2004

New User

Deviated Septum

After years of breathing difficulty and recurring sinus infections, I went to a Dr. That suggested surgical correction. As with any surgery, it is a bit scary, but the results were worth it. It was a year and a half ago, and I have had a single infection, where before, they seemed quarterly or better. My surgeon used a method that used no packing and dissolving stitches. I have no regret at all. Good luck.

mpallo

replied on October 13th, 2004

New User

Re: Deviated Septum

enosgl wrote:

after years of breathing difficulty and recurring sinus infections, I went to a Dr. That suggested surgical correction. As with any surgery, it is a bit scary, but the results were worth it. It was a year and a half ago, and I have had a single infection, where before, they seemed quarterly or better. My surgeon used a method that used no packing and dissolving stitches. I have no regret at all. Good luck.

thanks for the reply. I have my surgery scheduled for the 12th of november.

Looking forward to breathing again and geting off my 12 hr nasal spray addiction.

mpallo

replied on November 24th, 2004

New User

Just a follow up to this. Had my surgery almost 2 weeks ago. Everything went great although I underestimated the recovery time.

I had the surgery on a friday and went back to work on monday. It wasn't until wednesday of that week that I felt halfway decent. They did not use any packing, but did use dissolving stitches. 4 days after the surgery they took out the 2 nasal splints which was really causing the discomfort. I could not believe how large they were. Oye!!!

At any rate I am feeling great but still a bit tender.

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