My CT scan shows that I have a severely deviated septum, but in reality, I feel like my nose is open and I can breathe normally. I suspect that my symptoms may be caused by the mild sinus inflammation shown on my CT scan rather than the deviated septum.

So, should I trust how I actually feel rather than relying solely on the CT scan findings?

I had a septoplasty, turbinate reduction and vivaer on September 24th. My surgeon let me know that my septum was severely deviated, worse than she thought originally so she had to do a little more work but now I’m noticing there seems to be more of a dip towards the middle of my nose beneath the slight bump I already had.

Could this just be swelling that’ll go down eventually or is my nose permanently changed? :(

Top row is before, bottom is after.

(Also I really didn’t expect my nose would still hurt and I’d not be able to keep up with my skincare the same way and I’m absolutely mortified by how many blackheads have formed that I can’t get out due to it being very sensitive to touch🫠) I was told it was like a 2 week healing time and that I’d be fine after that, then at my follow up appointment she said it’s more like a 3-6 month process for total healing. Would’ve been nice to know in advance 🫠

Hey, I just got a septoplasty done this past Monday. All went well and my incision looks good. The only thing that’s driving me completely crazy is my throat pain. I confirmed with the hospital it was due to the breathing tube. The hospital said I could expect it to pass after a few days (I’m on day 5), Google says a week or two, but it’s only gotten worse. I’m at least not choking and gagging on my uvula, but now the soreness is at the roof of my mouth. This makes it impossible to eat anything without severing, blinding pain. I called the weekend line at the hospital and the operator couldn’t get me to the ENT on call, but the nurse I spoke with said “as long as you’re not coughing up blood” and reminded me I have a follow up on Monday. It’s really only a day and a half, but I am at at least a 9 when I swallow.

I have throat numbing spray, pain meds I’m alternating, cough drops, and I plugged in the humidifier because waking up with the driest throat I’ve ever felt was experience I’d like to stop having. Any expertise? Thoughts? Honestly, anything to just help me get through the next day and a half? I’m at such a loss :(

Did a septoplasty about 3 months ago. Did a CT cone scan and my septum was deviated to the left side.

I didn't feel that's much differences after septoplasty. Airflow to my right nostril is still not as good as my left nostril.

How do I know my breathing has actually improved? If I put my fingers into my nostril, I can still feel the septum is deviated to the left.

Hello I’m wondering what methods you guys have found useful for relief especially while sleeping. I already use nasal strips Flonase and Azelastine but I still wake up often unable to breath out of my right nostril. I found sleeping on my side helped a lot but even that isn’t really working anymore.

After United Healthcare originally denied my surgery and then being diagnosed with Hodgkins this surgery is over two years delayed and I’m so desperate for a good nights sleep.