I was okay with my deviated symptom until i hit age 29. The. It got worse and worse making my voice muffled. It felt like I was choaking when I was eating. And that I felt like I was drowning. Day 2 after surgery now. I feel less heavy on my head. I feel more refreshed. My breathing is better. I went to eat food and was shocked that I could breath and eat at the same time. I don't feel like I'm drowning anymore either.
@@RichHandsome yeah it actually has. I actually am feeling refreshed the next day after sleep. And definitely have noticed my appetite back im eating like crazy and not really feeling full. Where before I was bearly eating and was underweight at 5.8 height weighing 54kg.but I'm able to have full motion in my arms too . The surgery has definitely changed my life in ways I never thought
I understand your experience, mostly because I lived it. Currently 30 yrs. old and I just had septoplasty. • I felt heaviness in my head, too. I felt it in the forehead. Where did you feel heaviness?
Just had my appointment with an ENT a few days ago,found out I've had a deviated septum probably since I was a teenager.Been dealing with headaches ,and brain fog for years,but I finally have surgery to get it fixed on the 19th.Please pray everything goes well. I'll post an update on how I'm feeling after surgery
You'll be good. They'll explain everything to you, go in the room and the next minute you're in recovery. The first few days aren't the best but you can deal with it.
Dr. Sturm, I had this surgery when I was 26. Prior to surgery, I was always congested and couldn't exercise without getting out of breath. Now I'm 67. I still do rigorous cardio cycling every day. My quality of life for all those years has been remarkably better! If given the choice again, I would definitely have the surgery again!
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
1 month ago I had my septoplasty+turbinectomy surgery. The first days were rough, but as soon as my splints were removed I noticed a great improvement. My surgeon is fantastic. She’s an artist and her job was perfect.
All these comments about the symptoms are my life for the past months, especially choking while eating, terrible sleep, distress just breathing, horrible congestion, can't breathe while exercising (figure skating) --- I'm getting sick every week, especially in the winter and it doesn't help that I'm required to be in a ice rink every single day for hours in the dry cold air... I hope that I can get the surgery soon and find some relief, just the thought of symptoms, the anxiety of loud breathing in public (eating alone because its so pathetic and disgusting to watch me eat), and the disfigured look in the picture is putting so much stress on me and I'm only 16! I pray, I pray, I pray I can just get some relief and that the surgery won't be so hard on my family. And that the recovery time won't be so tiring...
Well, I suffer from a severe deviated septum today I have sore throat and could barely breathe. I have surgery February 22 and I am praying to God that clears us the whole mess up.
I have had this insufferable issue since childhood. I am now 68 years old and reaching the end of my patience with it. Going in for surgery in two Months ! If not for covid I would have been done two Months ago. My night times are horrendous ! no air, no sleep for decade after decade.
I just had mine done Wednesday 29th My nose is rather tender today and the drainage sucks.... something I didn't expect....my front teeth and surrounding gums are still a bit numb, yet feel like they're on fire. Follow up will be Mon 10/4.... I'm hoping for some GOOD sleep
@@PeggyLucasAssociateBroker this is day 19 for me and the gums right between my two front teeth are still numbish.....almost like I bit into something WAY TOO HOT lol I have a follow up tomorrow. I'll let ya know what they say about it. 1 good note....a large scab let go from somewhere deep up there.....the right side feels wide open and brand new. Actually.....the greatest thing I've felt yet. Keep ya posted. Btw.....lots of water, saline....and POPSICLES!!!!! I'm a 51 yr old kid. But seriously....Popsicles REALLY helped me
Im so glad I visited an ENT recently and discovered all this info. They informed me that I have a severe case of chronic sinusitis and a deviated septum. For years I've been struggling with extreme brain fog, headaches (sinus pressure) and fatigue. Which is probably where my anxiety and mild depression comes from. I am only 23 and have a lot of weight on my shoulders at this time in my life so this plus the stress of my demanding lifestyle is driving me nuts. ENT are lining me up with surgery for balloon sinuplasty and septoplasty. I really do hope this will change the quality of my life so I can live.
I had the same thing at 33, I had surgery 5 days ago. Still can’t breathe because of a massive clot, doing sinus rinse 3 times a day. Hopefully once it’s all out I’ll be able to breathe
@@JBarnes6767 I haven’t been able to breathe through my nose very well for years. I guess I’m used to being a mouth breather. Once I’m able to breathe through my nose I’ll have to somewhat train myself how to stop breathing through my mouth.
1 week post op from a 7 hour septorhinoplasty! My septal deviation was so severe that my surgeon had to take a cartilage graft from three of my ribs to completely reconstruct my septum and several other structures in my nose. Getting my stents out in a little over 36 hours. Cannot wait. Not only will I be able to breathe but my nose will be straight for the first time in my life. I feel like a supermodel already
I had a septoplasty about 3 years ago and it made a huge difference. That along with CPAP therapy has literally saved my life. I would recommend it to anyone if you have issues breathing. It's a simple surgery. I had no problems and felt no pain at all post-surgery. The splints were removed a week or so later and I noticed a significant difference in my breathing.
@@flip90925 I believe the splints were removed a week after the surgery. I bled a little that day, but then it was all good. I would say recovery was less than 2 weeks. It was quite literally one of the smoothest surgeries I've ever had. Hang in there. It's gonna make a significant difference in your breathing. Wait til the splints come off. Let me know how it goes.
@@benzboy2000 Damn. I was there. I know exactly what you're going through. You've made the right decision and will see the difference once the splints come off. It's a simple surgery and nothing to worry about. Let me know how it goes. 😉
I have had three surgeries for inferior turbinate reduction. For the second, they corrected a deviated septum. For the third, the ENT offered to correct the deviated septum again, which I declined. So another Con is that (apparently) the deviation can recur. Another Con is that the nose is extremely vascular, so you will bleed a lot when the septum is fixed. Stanching the blood requires gauze packing, which is uncomfortable and can make it hard to sleep. The ENT will also want to clear crusting and clotting around the wound, which is not fun.
Yeah, she really didn't go into the "Cons". I'm day 5 of septoplasty & turbinate reduction. Still bleeding. Not loving having to rip tape off of my face several times a day. It's really taken a toll on my skin, especially under eyes. Also my lips have shriveled away from mouth breathing. The pain sucks but is bearable with 600mg ibuprofen 3xa day. What isn't bearable is the change in shape of my nose. It's WAY way shorter, & really turned up like a pig.. or dr seuss character. Hoping it's just swelling & will return to its goofy looking self. It was straight before but appears a bit crooked now. Again hope it's just the swelling. My dr said recovery was 2-3 days. Now they're saying 2 weeks to breathe again. 6+months full recovery. I really wish I would have researched this better.
Just had this particular procedure done and I wish my doctor would have explained the pros and cons and the details of turbinates and the septums . I just didn't understand all of these details. The way you explained them was wonderful and very very clear.
I’ve genuinely thought about breaking my nose because it sucks so much not being able to breathe with it sometimes, like when drinking a glass of water ill take a breath of air through my nose except no air comes through and ill drown myself and start coughing water up. I think I’m going to convince my parents to get this taken care of
Omg you described my life to the “t”, all the way to the breathing cycle. And thank you fir describing it. And my ENT said the same thing about the other side. I just had the surgery. I’m hoping it will help my breathing
I had balloon sinusplasty last year to remove palups. I have a deviated septum as well. After that surgery I’ve had 6 sinus infections! I went from chronic sinusitis to chronic panisitis. I am now having septoplasty in 8 days! Can’t wait to breathe better and my mentally health improve with it. I have to kids 5 and 4, so not being able to sleep great for 4 years, really took a toll on my body and mind.
@@florenciobritez5521 Yes! I would say I’m 85% better! I do have issues with some swelling, not sure what is causing that. Before I couldn’t breathe much at all. I was sleeping with my mouth open because of it. Now I can fall asleep better and actual stay asleep. I haven’t had a sinus infection for a little over a year. I would definitely recommend having it done. It was just a 1- 1 1/2 hour procedure. I had my septum corrected. I also had my turbinates reduced and my canals widen.
I just got mine today- Septoplasty and turbinate ablation- and I already feel so, so much better. This was affecting my quality of sleep, exercise, and life in general. I had terrible brain fog, headaches, and felt like there was a curtain all the way inside my nose causing me to not get enough air in. I only have stitches and not packing or splints, so I’m able to breathe DRASTICALLY better. My nose just feels a little tight, my teeth have a slight ache as if I have a sinus infection, and there is some dried up blood causing a weird feeling. Other than that so far I have been totally fine. I’m sure I will run into some issues in the next few days, but I hope this showed people that it is an extremely noninvasive surgery. Just follow the doctors orders, use nasal spray, clean around the nostril opening with peroxide, use Neosporin to help with scabbing, and change any gauze pad as needed. You’ll be happy when you find the right surgeon to do it!😊
I have had a deviated septum and breathing issues my whole life but never addressed the issue until recently because it was what I was always used to. From middle school until now at the age of 25, I basically have to take headache medicine every day because it is a constant. Most days I just power through it as I don't even know the headache is there until I actually acknowledge it. I am having the surgery tomorrow but am simultaneously nervous and excited. The doctors said that it may even help mentally as I have always been irritable without knowledge as to why. Probably because I never stop having a headache. I wonder what it is like to be able to breathe and sleep with my mouth closed or breathe through my nose while I eat. Most nights I wake up gasping for oxygen because I attempt to breathe out of my nose at night and actually suffocate myself so maybe I will also be able to sleep through a whole night. The surgeon said that in their 25 years of doing the surgery mine was in the top 20 of the worst they have ever seen and they are excited to assist with my quality of life. I will stop by with an update if this happens to get likes and comments. Wish me luck! Edit: 5/1/22 I was really anxious. I was dressed in their operating clothes and I wanted to be put under ASAP. The first nurse could not find the vein in my left hand for an IV drip for like 10 minutes and made a mistake causing blood to go literally everywhere. I started freaking out and crying about either dying or my girlfriend that broke up with me a month ago after 5.5 years because she was going to be there prior to her breaking up with me. They had a new nurse coming in with a numbing needle to numb my right hand in order to get an IV drip going. I had her wait because I was mid panic mode. They were able to get numb my hand and get the drip going. A male nurse then came in and put some relaxation medication IN my drip. I asked "What was that?" he said "relaxation medicine," I said, "when will I feel it?" "In a couple seconds" "wow I feel it" then don't remember one thing about the surgery. I did throw up when I woke up from the surgery and was very groggy. I was not in pain after the surgery though, just had a headache and a lot of nose bleeding and spitting up blood. The few times I have felt oxygen in my nose it has been surreal. I have felt cool air in places I have never felt in my head. It almost feels like breathing for the first time even though my nose is still 90% clogged. They will be removing my stints tomorrow. I highly recommend taking a week off because it is a rough surgery lol. Edit: 5/22/22 My nose is pretty runny but has healed for the most part. I still am spitting up blood but it is very minimum now. I do notice that my allergies are more prevalent and blowing my nose can be painful at times. Tomorrow I am going to the ENT to get my nose cleaned. Yesterday and blew my nose and removed a blood clot the size of a small marble and full of stitches. The ENT should be removing all this. Breathing is better (when I can breathe) and I no longer have headaches, Very positive procedure so far. Edit: 5/31/22 My nose is pretty stuffy, likely because of allergies. Overall my headaches are gone and I believe my irritability has decreased significantly. I find myself breathing through my nose without even thinking about it which I never used to do in the past. The key is to continually use the saline nasal sprays as it helps clear up any crustiness from blood and the nasal passage. I think something still needs to be cleaned in my nose and in a few weeks I have a third follow-up appointment.
Just had my surgery in May. Outside of my children hitting my stents, recovery was decent. I had a reduction of turbulence on both sides and septoplasty. I was 99% closed on one side (deviated side) and 90% closed on the opposite side. Best surgery I've had in my life 😂🖤😁
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
Sinus infections and manually pumping warm baking soda water through the collapsed side of my nose would make this surgery worth it. I'm in a lot of pain and discount. The left side of my nose is like a coffee straw and right side is wide open. It's stings and gives me brain freeze to have the first of my brain hit with so much cold air in the winter. The left side runs non stop. This surgery sounds like a great idea.
I am also having a deviated septum hoping to do the surgery. My head feels very heavy it full of weight that's why I am going for this I can somehow breath did you have any head weight before the surgery because of sinus
Hi! I’m 24 years old, just had my surgery done, couldn’t breathe for over 5 years, same exact issues you’re describing. 100% worth getting it done. Already major improvements after my 6th day since surgery!😄
I'm right there with you....it's like a coffee stirrer straw on the left side, clear on the right. Had a CT a couple weeks ago and follow up with my ENT soon. I'm scared and hopeful for this surgery.
I'm just 13 and this was helpful... I can't wait until I'm 17/18 to get this surgery bc every night I sleep my sinus infections kicks in and I can't sleep... and playing football is hard as I need to stop and breathe thank you!
So crazy that in some countries you can change the way you look, Jaw, ears, nose etc... And can't change something that affects your heath and quality of life.
Hey man , use breatheright strips when you sleep and play sports , your young and will love the airflow , nfl guys where the strips on their noses too. Breatheright strips are the best and will work
I’m in a similar situation! I am a runner I run cross country and track and due to the deviated septum I have trouble catching my breath and I am horribly sick constantly from clogged sinuses. I am getting the surgery in 4 days and hope it will improve things significantly.
I just had an 80% deviated septum repaired. I had bilateral turbulent repair, bilateral endoscopic maxillary gland surgery. Drainage, tissue cut that closed off my glands, and bilateral cysts removes. I had a chronic 8yr sinus infection.... I'm on day 4 , no pain post op. No need of pain meds, no bruising and no swelling luckily!! I've been a mouth breather for 8+yrs which has also been bad for my asthma.
Idk when this started for me, but I know that I've been aware of it for about 3 years. I'm finally getting surgery in 3 days and I'm nervous about it but also excited to feel relief. I can't breathe right. I also get LOTS of headaches. I hope everything goes well 🙏🏼
@@natedizzle2321 my surgeon postponed it. My labs were not good 💔 I need to go back again after my appointment with an internal medicine doctor. So I guess I have to way at least a couple more months. Thanks so much for asking, though
The problem is it may not be your septum causing the problem. Lots of people get it fixed and they still have congestion and then the stupid doctor is like Oops! Sorry, well let's try something else that we should have tried in the first place before I put you through painful surgery.
My nose looks good on one side but kinda not as good on the other, I have this in my nose, I cannot breath through my nose, I'm afraid to get the surgery because I like how I look on one side and don't want to mess it up so I look bad on both,
@@hummer2223 same here until i had allergy tests done and wasn't allergic to anything. that was 25 years ago, however. i actually recently noticed that either dairy or gluten/carbs cause some general inflammation in my gut and sinuses. took a few months to test this out. i would have cereal everyday in the morning and at night and removing those showed some improvement in those as well as my overall feeling of health.
I remember that before having the septoplasty my otorrinolaringologist could not enter at all in one of my nose holes to inspect it. After the surgery he could inspect It better.
I’ve always breathed through my nose but last few years I’ve had serious problems with my sinuses, wake up foggy and awful migraines so took the plunge for surgery and have it booked next week! Hope everyone is on the mend and will come back and post an update if helpful x
I got the surgery a few days ago. I was uncomfortable, but it was manageable until I started swallowing way more than what came out. I hope the rest of today, as well as tomorrow goes better.
For decades I had been a slave to nasal spray all to overcome a deviated septum...Now I had septoplasty 3 weeks ago. 2 Weeks with splints up my nose and mucous and dried blood was horrendous because I could not breath properly through my mouth while sleeping. Of course you have to keep nasal drainage a few times a day. On my 3rd week, splints out now and breathing much much better although a little blood still drains but I still maintain nasal drainage a few times a day. I'd say in 2 more weeks, it should be all good. Thank you the ENT dept at Logan Hospital in QLD. Rob
@@gosman949 The surgery was on the 22/7 or 7/22 wherever you are...I had an appointment to check about 3-4 weeks ago because I was concerned that I still had swelling around the bridge and inside I had a lump in each nostril like a big puffy blister and whilst the surgery was a success, these large lumps were obstructing the flow of air. I continued the drainage with some steroid spray after that and those lumps have reduced, but not gone altogether. I will have another check up with the surgeon in 2 weeks and hopefully by then, it will all be at least 90% done...so the surgery worked but it's taking a long time to heal completely.
@@aadityagahlot7347 Ok sure...I won't say that I have 100% success. It's better now. I don't do nasal spray anymore after using it for 20-30 years. From time to time I do get dry nasal passage while I sleep which can be a little annoying. My doctor recommended a nasal spray Dymista Allergy. and it did work but it was expensive like $40 per bottle. If it gets too dry, then I might do a nasal flush/rinse but I avoid it because it tends to give me a bloody nose doing it everyday, even though my surgeons recommended I do that every day. So my conclusion is that the operation to open up the turbines, has worked but for some reason my body seems to be affected now and then with dryness in my nose. Is it an allergy? maybe! I hope it helps.
“I have a deviated septum, but l'm confused about why I also can't breathe through my mouth when my nose is blocked . I considered having septoplasty but was scared because my nose would be blocked during recovery, leaving me unable to breathe. Has anyone else experienced this or undergone surgery in a similar situation?" Please please help me
I had mine done yesterday.....not terrible. I was a little anxious...because I couldn't breath thru my nose...but that's all in my head. The cotton mouth sucks....(jello and Popsicles REALLY help!) but I firmly believe I'll be so much better this time next week. Talk to you all then. ✌🏻
@@JenLovesBenz today is day 4...still tender but improving. I have a crappy tolerance for pain....I'd suggest keeping your "pain" meds for night time (sleeeeepy time) and take straight up acetaminophen during the day! Popsicles and jello are still the best!! I hope your results are everything you've imagined!!! (Me too) ✌🏻
@@stanleyyelnats1313 Happy to read your recovery is going well, I can imagine how painful it must feel... It'll be wonderful once you're fully healed. My surgery is in a month. I was wondering how long you might recommend for someone to be there to take care of me when I get the surgery? :)
I have a broken nose, and I did not dare nor I dare to have a surgery. Seems painful, but then I would get rid of sinus issues finally if I get a surgery. No idea what to do...all this makes sense, but... it looks painful!
It's been a week since I made the Septoplasty and i have yet to see big improvements. I bled a huge amount during the surgery and after it, which is hindering my speed of recovery. Hopefully it will all be better soon.
I had this done eight days ago. Mine must have been slow onset over time (septum, probably since birth, but the turban it enlargement, and the nasal valve acquired overtime I guess) I never realized how bad my mouth breathing was. The first night after surgery or two, I was definitely about as miserable as I thought I would be, but 60% of my discomfort came from the neck pain from being on my back during surgery. Even WITH the splints in, I could still get about as half as much air up my nose, as I did before I even went in for surgery. Had the splints removed three days ago. I’m still having some swelling, of course, but even with the healing swelling, I would say my nose breathing has increased by 75% better. . I can lie down on my back, as if I were going to sleep, and close my mouth and still get all the air I need. Wow!
@@aadityagahlot7347 Well, thank you for asking. It’s not as good as it was, but remembering how the surgery was and the recovery time I am still overall satisfied. Specifically - I can say I breathe 50% better than I did before but not 75%. My nasal breathing is not as good as it was right after surgery especially on the left side. My nasal valves don’t collapse anymore when I breathe in sharply, which is nice. And my right nostril still can breathe pretty well, so I sleep well on my right side. I can’t sleep on my back anymore though at least not for too long because I start mouth breathing again. A lot of this started when I got sick about five months ago with RSV which I found much worse than COVID had been. Sometimes I wonder if I was too insistent, that they be restrictive with the turbinate reduction and wonder if I could’ve breathe better even now, if more of it had been removed - but I wouldn’t change anything because the fear of ENS. But at least I can still breathe, I breathe better than I did before, I can sleep on at least one of my sides with my mouth closed all night, when, I do have to wear a mask, sometimes at certain doctors appointments, I don’t have the panic attacks like I used to :). And yes, I had the Septoturbo plasty along with nasal valve strengthening because my nasal valves had started to thin and collapse inward (I used to push on my nose a lot and squeeze it a lot to try to get my breathing better, so that contributed to the breaking down of the cartilage!)
I got septorhinoplasty + tipoplasty I m at the day 6 post-op. There was no pain at all, my surgeon prescribed me Oxycodone and I did not need it. Nor did I bleed/swell a lot. I m taking off the cast in 7 days...
Just had this surgery on 11-2-22. Still recovering. Ended up having heavy bleeding 5 hours after surgery which prompted an ER visit. After following up with ENT surgeon yesterday, turns out the bleeding was so severe that one of the nasal packing material dislodged, a blood vessel needed to be cauterized and then both nostrils repacked. On day 3 after surgery, I am having more pain than ever. Praying for this to improve.
Ouch! How are you feeling now? I just had surgery 3 days ago. First night was incredibly painful but I’ve been mostly pain free since and only experiencing minor discomfort and tenderness. Can’t wait until the congestion and crusting are gone.
@@konanarcher still recovering but able to breathe a lot better thru my nose than I ever was before. I had not only a septoplasty done, but turbinate reduction and widening of my right interior nasal valve, which meant the upper portion of my nostril was basically sealed shut before the operation. I’ve been able to breathe exclusively thru my nose basically the whole time I’ve been awake, tho it’s still congested and healing + dryer than normal during this process. When I sleep, I’ve breathed exclusively thru my nose like 50% of night and during the other 50%, I’d guess I’m breathing 80% / 20% from my nose and mouth, respectively. Prior to the surgery I’d breathe 50/50 evenly thru my nose and mouth while conscious and then probably 90% from my mouth and only 10% thru my nose when asleep, so it’s been a drastic overall improvement for me!
Started going to an ENT clinic to fix my deviated septum. Happened when I was a kid about 10 either I bashed my face into the bleachers at school playing relay races or got hit in the face with a baseball. Regardless, I've known that the issue has been a deviated septum as my bone/cartilage is sticking out of my left nostril quite substantially. First visit the physician prescribes me nasal sprays and amoxicillin for some reason. Next visit we discuss the results of my sleep test which came up as very mild sleep apnea. Which obviously if my deviated septum is as severe as he said, then that would most likely be the case. Just went in for a CT scan and honestly just confused from the whole experience. It's either A. A turbinate reduction (at least I think that physician didn't give me a name for the procedure) or B. A Rhinoplasty which he referred me to a plastic surgeon. Why not just recommend a septoplasty in the first place since that is literally the procedure for a deviated septum?
It definetly will just understand for a week it's so grueling dealing with cleaning your nose repeatedly with saline. I get my stents out of my nose in 2 days and I already can breathe so mucb better with them in my nose. I never knew I wasn't breathing most of my life until now its crazy. It's like breathing in the outdoors if you could understand that haha
THANK YOU Dr. Sturn for these videos - I am TRULY grateful for these and the time you put into them! I am on the fence - last 10 years getting severe sinus infections - on antibiotics, prednisone, nasal sprays, all the allergy meds you could think of and I also have asthma, so once I get a sinus infection I'm knocked out for a month. I'm taking a chance getting this done. How long would I be under anesthesia? I really appreciate any time you could offer to provide your insights. Thank you thank you! Guy
Did you get it done? I’m wondering if it’s worth it. I too take all kinds of nasal sprays and allergy meds. I’m over it and have had enough. Tired of brain fog, feeling of not getting enough oxygen, headaches, sinus infections multiple times a year, miserable sleep, nasal saline sprays, the water getting stuck in my ear due to all the saline rinsing. It’s miserable! And I’ve started squeaking when I talk recently. It’s so weird.
@opheliapain3398 Hi 🙋♂️ YES, had it done in August so I'm 3 months post-op. So far, so good. I am not going to lie, the 1st week is challenging. But, after that you'll feel much better. I'll know more as time goes on. I can breathe better, but not perfectly. I have an immune deficiency also. This may affect my results.
In my early 30's, deviated septum since I was 5. Can barely breathe out of one side now, always dry, always get bloody noses, get out of breath easily. Hopefully I can finally get this fixed.
I had a bad infection after my septoplasty and turbinectomy. Right after the surgery, when they removed all the packing in my nose, I could smell at a 100% for the first time in years. However, my sense of smell and taste declined after my infection to a point where, a year later, it was 90% gone. It is now two years after my surgery and I can't smell or taste anything. But hey, at least I breathe better.
@@jovanychavez7916 Sadly, no. It has gotten to the point where I have to borrow my wife's nose to check if meat has gone bad before cooking. Taste wise, I can still taste salty and sweet but nothing else. I am trying steroids at the moment but it's not looking promising. Please share if you ever receive successful treatment.
@@jovanychavez7916 I will also get a wiff of something sometimes like the dryer sheet. What about taste for you? Was that affected at all? My ENT told me that was really strange that I had lost it.
I have sleeping problem , anxiety, forget very basic things easily, and also have Septum disorder;one side is almost blocked ,... Can they be related ?
I know people that have that and it is worse with allergies and dust allergies,, and they have to wear a CPAP and all that kind of stuff. My nephew, 31, just had surgery yesterday.
I’m 15 years old(soon to be 16), and I have had a deviated septum for a while, didn’t actually know about it till the beginning of the school year. I’ve been feeling so stuffed and so sick of feeling like this. My mom suggested that I wait till I’m in my 20’s before getting surgery, Also, Merry Christmas!
@janelovesalldogs684 why don't you look it up instead of being lazy? I've had the deviated septum surgery so my doctor has explained the complications to me before the surgery happened
15 Feb 2023: Thanks a lot, M.D Angela Sturm. I do Not have a high threshold for pain and I suffer with anxiety attacks. I may have it done in March, but I am very scared and plus when I am sleeping, I do not breath from my mouth, so I wonder how can a person breath with gauge in their nose? My breathing is exactly as you said, one side is open more and then it switches to the other side and then it closes up.
I'm on day three now since surgery & feeling just a tad bit better & not as much bleeding. Thank God for hydrocodone & also marijuana gummies. The pain is intermittent, and at times it feels like an intense pressure on one's face. Getting stoned has really helped with pain, more so than hydrocodone.
I just got my septum fixed 4 days ago, I get my stents out on Tuesday! I can’t wait to see how well I can breathe! So far I’ve had moments where I can breathe out of that side and I can already tell, once those stents are out, I’m gonna be able to fully breathe! First 3 days are pretty shitty esp day 1, but after that, ur fine. At least I was.
Five days ago, I had a septoplasty surgery for a deviated nasal septum. Silicone splints are still in my nose. I am experiencing severe nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and poor sleep. This procedure has been quite painful. After the splints are removed, will I be able to breathe fully through both sides of my nose?
This surgery destroyed my life. For years, doctors have not been upfront about the possible outcomes. My surgery gave me atrophic rhinitis, which means the tissue in my sinuses is dying out. There are days when every single breath is a living hell for me. For the most part, I feel like I am suffocating. Think long and hard before you have any surgery. ❤❤❤
I got rhinoplasty and septoplasty in 2022. Since the surgery got finished, I have not been able to control my breath. Those below are the actual main symptoms I have. ①When my noses inhale the air, the air comes into my body too strongly. It's so strong that I feel suffocated. And my noses don't work for letting the air out from my body by themselves. So, I need to try to force the air to go out from my body. ②I have a headache and need to take pills for it every day. ③My nasal snot stuck with my nasal paths. ④My mouth, nose, and throat are always getting dry. The mouth doesn't produce enough saliva. The nose is burning. The throat is always with pain. Honestly, these symptoms make me insane every single second. I want to finish my life by myself, as soon as possible, to run away from this suffocation. If you're considering whether you should take any nasal surgery or not, just be careful of your decision.
Getting this done tomorrow Septum, turbine and also cutting my tongue tie so I’m anxious and extremely worried about not being able to breathe anything through my nose, I have had some ear pain caused by this and I pray to god this goes away with this surgery.
@@swathi_bee4 the surgery was 2 and a half hours and the recovery is going well, too much bleeding through the nostrils like every 30 min they have to change my things and then when blood gets coagulated they put water with a syringe feels bad but it works, hope this night I can get some sleep, I’m a bit worried about touching my nose unintentionally at night.
@@aadityagahlot7347 Hi well my nose is great and I feel I can breathe 50% better than before so in general I think it was good, however the ear pain issues its still the same actually worse because I have had some setbacks due to loud noise exposure
Hello I recently found out I have a deviated septum after an ENT doctor visit, I suspected that I had this due to a trauma I received to my nose a few months prior and I was right. After my ENT doctor confirmed this he wants to see my in December for a follow up after taking regular does of nasal sprays flonase and azelastine along with and oral steroid in the morning have but I feel that I may need this surgery sooner because I am getting bad migraine headaches from this deviated septum and my breathing has gotten worst thru my nose. I also was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and received a cpap machine last month which has been helping me tremendously thru the night. Currently I can no longer go to sleep with out and that is when I realized this deviated septum is causing serious breathing issue when I fall asleep I can no longer sleep without having to use the cpap machine. I know surgery is in my near future...I do not feel nervous about it because it is needed. Questions if anyone can answer... Is anyone else out there experiencing any types of constant head pressure, frequent congestion, swollen lymp nodes under jaw area, migraine or cluster headaches due to having deviated septum? Anyone had dropping eyelids or one eyelid that has dropped due to a deviated septum? Has anyone had the deviated septum surgery done who has any of the symptoms prior and have you noticed that any constant head pressure of headaches have went away after the procedure? I am curious as I currently have a of symptoms and questioned about. If anyone can answer I would appreciate any responses. Thank you
Im going trough the same situation, but insurance doesn’t cover the surgery procedure (plastic surgery 🙄) i been using sinus rinse and flonase sensimist spray recommend it by doctor
@@mikaelperez3372 yes! This may happen ....and in most of the cases the relief is temporary .....and pathetic conditions reappear after several months or years. But this is the only way out.
did anyone notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
I am currently seeing a ENT doctor and he told me I have a deviated septum....may do surgery soon. How are you doing now....I am a little scared,but I have sleep apnea and it may help me sleep better.Thank you .
@@ryanprkusic3064 I had insomnia,headaches, fatigue and that would make me very irritated since I always had no energy due to not sleeping right it was hard for me to get things done which lead me to anxiety and depression.
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
I just got my surgery done yesterday. I am having a headache, feeling a little cold and since my nose is stuffed with sponge the only way I can breath through is my mouth. So I have to constantly hydrate my throat and eat like a bird. Tomorrow my dressing will be removed, I hope it is fixed.
I have no problem breathing. Due to fall face down I have nasal bone fracture. Doctor said he can do septoplasty and make nose straight. Do you suggest that septoplasty is good option. Please I need suggestion and your perspective.
I'm on day 5 of septoplasty w turbinate reduction. My nose was straight before. But now, after surgery, it appears a bit crooked. Could be the swelling. Only time will tell. Also it is WAY shorter, and very turned up, I look like a Dr seuss character or a pig. My Dr, before surgery, assured me it wouldn't change the shape of my nose. I expressed my concerns after surgery & he said it was just swelling. I can honestly say I'm freaking out, because it looks drastically different.
@89Salma89 Yes. I have an appt tomorrow (6 days after surgery). I think they're going to remove them. Hoping! Dr said 'tubes'. Appt receptionist said 'packing'. Who knows what's in there. I did see stitches though & I definitely feel something hard. Thank you SO much for responding! You've made me feel a little better. Sounds like yours went back to normal? ...they say people start to look like their Dogs. I have a Pug. 🥴 As cute as he is.. please no.
Having my nose surgery in 3 days. I broke my nose like 15 yrs ago. the first years I could breath as normal but since around 2016 or so, my breathing is trash. sometimes I dream that I can't breath, I suddenly wake up and realize that I can't breath in real life. Lol. I'm not good using my mouth to breath. I also can sleep only on my right side. Because the left side of my nose is the one that is kind of ok, the right one has been like 98% for the last 4 or 5 years. If I sleep on my left side, the left side if the nose gets blocked because of gravity I guess. I can't wait to have my surgery.
@@hummer2223 I’m feeling like if I was born again. Years with poor breathing and now I’m breathing like a baby. The week of the surgery was not comfortable because my nose was completely blocked with dried blood and stuff but day 7 of post surgery I had my appointment, the dr removed the thing they left inside the nose and cleaned my nose so I felt great after that. Luckily, I never felt the day of the surgery, neither the days after. Hey was prescribed pain pills but I didn’t take them because as I said, I never felt pain, not even the minimum.
Thats fantastic! Had you even realized how impaired your breathing had become once you had the surgery? I can't even remember a time when I had unobstructed breathing, I've become so used to it. Going in for my consultation tomorrow
Hi, Could you be so kind to clarify what are the pros and cons for the LASER procedure vs the classic ? I saw some doctors that say they don't use laser as an advantage. Thank you!
I fugured this out because my sinus hurt but it was so weird to me that only one side of my face was having a sinus issue and I realized the other was completely fine like my head was sore on that side and runny but the other side was clear. Overtime I realised it was always that same side with the issues and I noticed when I layed facing a speciifc side all the mucus trapped would suddenly move and allow me to breathe on my bad nose its so odd.
I think I have a deviated septum since talking and breathing at the same time is difficult, same with eating. I have brain fog, I breathe through my mouth, I don't get restful sleep and I can only breath through one nostril, also it feels like my head is always full.
Hello Dr , Sturm Quick question. After my surgery I had fountains of blood. In which I had to pinch 🤏 off using my fingers. Holding pressure for hours I till bleeding was under control. Could I have accidentally moved my septum by pinching?
Can this help with constant dripping when i eat ? Also alot of stuffiness during allergy season and pain on my nose when i get a sinus infections also do they always pack your nose with gauze after surgery ? I have a phobia of not breathing from my nose when i have a cold i use sprays to unclog me
Just make sure you don’t get an incompetent surgeon who are still using aggressive treatments as far as the turbinates go. You can wind up with empty nose syndrome and which is typically caused by the surgeon cutting out way too much of the turbinates during the surgery. Very difficult to reverse even a bit once the damage is done.
I have constant sinus problem and I have devated spectrum doctors recommend me to have a surgery but I don't have a breathing problem. I just constant sinus that goes away a bit than comes back. is surgery worth it ?
@@11enterprises78 went well overall, first week was… rough. But once they got the splints out it was stunning on who much better I could breathe. Nose still hurts a little still, still bruised or something not too bad. Other than that doing great!!
Pansinusitus. No asthma, no sensativy to aspirin Diviated septum, polyps. My nose is totaly non functional. Can wait to get this repaired, this bs has dogged my life for 10 years. I'm sick of it
I had septoplasty+turbinoplasy 4 days ago. My Surgeon did not insert any splints. Any one know why? I will of course ask him when I visit him next time but my appointment is only after 2 months
Mine was fucked up on the right side and even though it didn't fix it 100% I would still do the surgery again. Sleeping on the side without my nostrils closing is a new feeling to me...
I was okay with my deviated symptom until i hit age 29. The. It got worse and worse making my voice muffled. It felt like I was choaking when I was eating. And that I felt like I was drowning. Day 2 after surgery now. I feel less heavy on my head. I feel more refreshed. My breathing is better. I went to eat food and was shocked that I could breath and eat at the same time. I don't feel like I'm drowning anymore either.
Is your sleep any better ?
@@RichHandsome yeah it actually has. I actually am feeling refreshed the next day after sleep. And definitely have noticed my appetite back im eating like crazy and not really feeling full. Where before I was bearly eating and was underweight at 5.8 height weighing 54kg.but I'm able to have full motion in my arms too . The surgery has definitely changed my life in ways I never thought
How’s your voice?
Was it far less painful and traumatic than you thought?
Did you have splints or a pack?
I understand your experience, mostly because I lived it. Currently 30 yrs. old and I just had septoplasty.
• I felt heaviness in my head, too. I felt it in the forehead. Where did you feel heaviness?
Just had my appointment with an ENT a few days ago,found out I've had a deviated septum probably since I was a teenager.Been dealing with headaches ,and brain fog for years,but I finally have surgery to get it fixed on the 19th.Please pray everything goes well. I'll post an update on how I'm feeling after surgery
Hey Calvin, will pray for you. Just had mine done and so far it's great and not even healed yet.
@@Dsickness80 Thank you so much,glad you're healing up well.Thanks for the support,this is my first time ever having surgery😬
You'll be good. They'll explain everything to you, go in the room and the next minute you're in recovery. The first few days aren't the best but you can deal with it.
Getting mine done next week! I'll say a prayer for you!
@@teresavanepps8666 Thanks, hope everything goes well for u too
Dr. Sturm, I had this surgery when I was 26. Prior to surgery, I was always congested and couldn't exercise without getting out of breath. Now I'm 67. I still do rigorous cardio cycling every day. My quality of life for all those years has been remarkably better! If given the choice again, I would definitely have the surgery again!
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
Cost
1 month ago I had my septoplasty+turbinectomy surgery. The first days were rough, but as soon as my splints were removed I noticed a great improvement. My surgeon is fantastic. She’s an artist and her job was perfect.
Same as me
I hope mine goes as well!!! I'm having it done in 2 weeks :) peace ✌🏻
Mine is in the spring I’m so nervous
I'm on day 2 after surgery. Blood has stopped dripping. Starting to feel back to my old self. I can already feel that I'm not drowning as bad I use to
@@stanleyyelnats1313 good look. You'll be grand no need to worry.
All these comments about the symptoms are my life for the past months, especially choking while eating, terrible sleep, distress just breathing, horrible congestion, can't breathe while exercising (figure skating) --- I'm getting sick every week, especially in the winter and it doesn't help that I'm required to be in a ice rink every single day for hours in the dry cold air... I hope that I can get the surgery soon and find some relief, just the thought of symptoms, the anxiety of loud breathing in public (eating alone because its so pathetic and disgusting to watch me eat), and the disfigured look in the picture is putting so much stress on me and I'm only 16!
I pray, I pray, I pray I can just get some relief and that the surgery won't be so hard on my family. And that the recovery time won't be so tiring...
surgery recovery for it is pretty fast
Did you get the surgery?
Just had all three of those done 48 hours ago - even with swelling, crusting and stents still in my breathing is 95% better. So very happy.
how much was the surgery🤔
Got it done today use to feel light headed. Not anymore
What about the recovery?
@@ellelove7242 Free for me. U guys pay for surgeries?
Well, I suffer from a severe deviated septum today I have sore throat and could barely breathe. I have surgery February 22 and I am praying to God that clears us the whole mess up.
how did it go man? just got the stuff taken out of my nose today and feel great already
I have had this insufferable issue since childhood. I am now 68 years old and reaching the end of my patience with it. Going in for surgery in two Months ! If not for covid I would have been done two Months ago. My night times are horrendous ! no air, no sleep for decade after decade.
I’m exactly the same way. I’m considering this surgery now. Good luck with yours and I hope it changes your life in the best way!
I just had mine done Wednesday 29th
My nose is rather tender today and the drainage sucks.... something I didn't expect....my front teeth and surrounding gums are still a bit numb, yet feel like they're on fire. Follow up will be Mon 10/4.... I'm hoping for some GOOD sleep
@@stanleyyelnats1313 hope you are better now
@@stanleyyelnats1313 same about the teeth. Did not anticipate that. Been 13 days an teeth and upper mouth are painful and swollen.
@@PeggyLucasAssociateBroker this is day 19 for me and the gums right between my two front teeth are still numbish.....almost like I bit into something WAY TOO HOT lol
I have a follow up tomorrow.
I'll let ya know what they say about it. 1 good note....a large scab let go from somewhere deep up there.....the right side feels wide open and brand new. Actually.....the greatest thing I've felt yet. Keep ya posted. Btw.....lots of water, saline....and POPSICLES!!!!! I'm a 51 yr old kid. But seriously....Popsicles REALLY helped me
Im so glad I visited an ENT recently and discovered all this info. They informed me that I have a severe case of chronic sinusitis and a deviated septum. For years I've been struggling with extreme brain fog, headaches (sinus pressure) and fatigue. Which is probably where my anxiety and mild depression comes from. I am only 23 and have a lot of weight on my shoulders at this time in my life so this plus the stress of my demanding lifestyle is driving me nuts. ENT are lining me up with surgery for balloon sinuplasty and septoplasty. I really do hope this will change the quality of my life so I can live.
How are you feeling now that you have had surgery?
I had the same thing at 33, I had surgery 5 days ago. Still can’t breathe because of a massive clot, doing sinus rinse 3 times a day. Hopefully once it’s all out I’ll be able to breathe
@@jacob-sv3gs how are you handling the anxiety of not being able to breathe? That has to be hard!
@@JBarnes6767 I haven’t been able to breathe through my nose very well for years. I guess I’m used to being a mouth breather. Once I’m able to breathe through my nose I’ll have to somewhat train myself how to stop breathing through my mouth.
@@jacob-sv3gs Hi, how are you feeling now?
1 week post op from a 7 hour septorhinoplasty! My septal deviation was so severe that my surgeon had to take a cartilage graft from three of my ribs to completely reconstruct my septum and several other structures in my nose. Getting my stents out in a little over 36 hours. Cannot wait. Not only will I be able to breathe but my nose will be straight for the first time in my life. I feel like a supermodel already
wow! glad everything well went for you!
you must be a prize fighter to have a nose like yours!
Did they know they had to take pieces of your rib before hand?
I had a septoplasty about 3 years ago and it made a huge difference. That along with CPAP therapy has literally saved my life. I would recommend it to anyone if you have issues breathing. It's a simple surgery. I had no problems and felt no pain at all post-surgery. The splints were removed a week or so later and I noticed a significant difference in my breathing.
I just got done this yesterday, how long was your recovery?
@@flip90925 I believe the splints were removed a week after the surgery. I bled a little that day, but then it was all good. I would say recovery was less than 2 weeks. It was quite literally one of the smoothest surgeries I've ever had. Hang in there. It's gonna make a significant difference in your breathing. Wait til the splints come off. Let me know how it goes.
@@TheEnnisfan thank you for replying to me, have a blessed day
Thanks for the details. I have mine next week. Septoplasty with no turbinate reduction. My left side is 100% closed.
@@benzboy2000 Damn. I was there. I know exactly what you're going through. You've made the right decision and will see the difference once the splints come off. It's a simple surgery and nothing to worry about. Let me know how it goes. 😉
I have had three surgeries for inferior turbinate reduction. For the second, they corrected a deviated septum. For the third, the ENT offered to correct the deviated septum again, which I declined. So another Con is that (apparently) the deviation can recur. Another Con is that the nose is extremely vascular, so you will bleed a lot when the septum is fixed. Stanching the blood requires gauze packing, which is uncomfortable and can make it hard to sleep. The ENT will also want to clear crusting and clotting around the wound, which is not fun.
Yeah, she really didn't go into the "Cons".
I'm day 5 of septoplasty & turbinate reduction. Still bleeding. Not loving having to rip tape off of my face several times a day. It's really taken a toll on my skin, especially under eyes. Also my lips have shriveled away from mouth breathing. The pain sucks but is bearable with 600mg ibuprofen 3xa day.
What isn't bearable is the change in shape of my nose. It's WAY way shorter, & really turned up like a pig.. or dr seuss character. Hoping it's just swelling & will return to its goofy looking self. It was straight before but appears a bit crooked now. Again hope it's just the swelling. My dr said recovery was 2-3 days. Now they're saying 2 weeks to breathe again. 6+months full recovery.
I really wish I would have researched this better.
Just had this particular procedure done and I wish my doctor would have explained the pros and cons and the details of turbinates and the septums . I just didn't understand all of these details. The way you explained them was wonderful and very very clear.
I’ve genuinely thought about breaking my nose because it sucks so much not being able to breathe with it sometimes, like when drinking a glass of water ill take a breath of air through my nose except no air comes through and ill drown myself and start coughing water up. I think I’m going to convince my parents to get this taken care of
I don't think you're supposed to breathe while you drink. When you swallow, your airway should close
Omg you described my life to the “t”, all the way to the breathing cycle. And thank you fir describing it. And my ENT said the same thing about the other side. I just had the surgery. I’m hoping it will help my breathing
Did it help your breathing???
did it help?
bro did it help
Did it help ?
Update please
I had balloon sinusplasty last year to remove palups. I have a deviated septum as well. After that surgery I’ve had 6 sinus infections! I went from chronic sinusitis to chronic panisitis. I am now having septoplasty in 8 days!
Can’t wait to breathe better and my mentally health improve with it. I have to kids 5 and 4, so not being able to sleep great for 4 years, really took a toll on my body and mind.
👍
Any update?
@@florenciobritez5521 Yes! I would say I’m 85% better! I do have issues with some swelling, not sure what is causing that. Before I couldn’t breathe much at all. I was sleeping with my mouth open because of it. Now I can fall asleep better and actual stay asleep. I haven’t had a sinus infection for a little over a year. I would definitely recommend having it done. It was just a 1- 1 1/2 hour procedure. I had my septum corrected. I also had my turbinates reduced and my canals widen.
@@rose13G thanks for the reply
@@florenciobritez5521 you’re welcome!
I just got mine today- Septoplasty and turbinate ablation- and I already feel so, so much better. This was affecting my quality of sleep, exercise, and life in general. I had terrible brain fog, headaches, and felt like there was a curtain all the way inside my nose causing me to not get enough air in. I only have stitches and not packing or splints, so I’m able to breathe DRASTICALLY better. My nose just feels a little tight, my teeth have a slight ache as if I have a sinus infection, and there is some dried up blood causing a weird feeling. Other than that so far I have been totally fine. I’m sure I will run into some issues in the next few days, but I hope this showed people that it is an extremely noninvasive surgery. Just follow the doctors orders, use nasal spray, clean around the nostril opening with peroxide, use Neosporin to help with scabbing, and change any gauze pad as needed. You’ll be happy when you find the right surgeon to do it!😊
Literally have all the same symptoms you describe. I have surgery in a few weeks. Glad to see it has worked for you.
I am 66 and breathing is getting worse. It won't get better with age. I hope to get this done in the next couple of months.
I have had a deviated septum and breathing issues my whole life but never addressed the issue until recently because it was what I was always used to. From middle school until now at the age of 25, I basically have to take headache medicine every day because it is a constant. Most days I just power through it as I don't even know the headache is there until I actually acknowledge it. I am having the surgery tomorrow but am simultaneously nervous and excited. The doctors said that it may even help mentally as I have always been irritable without knowledge as to why. Probably because I never stop having a headache. I wonder what it is like to be able to breathe and sleep with my mouth closed or breathe through my nose while I eat. Most nights I wake up gasping for oxygen because I attempt to breathe out of my nose at night and actually suffocate myself so maybe I will also be able to sleep through a whole night. The surgeon said that in their 25 years of doing the surgery mine was in the top 20 of the worst they have ever seen and they are excited to assist with my quality of life. I will stop by with an update if this happens to get likes and comments. Wish me luck!
Edit: 5/1/22
I was really anxious. I was dressed in their operating clothes and I wanted to be put under ASAP. The first nurse could not find the vein in my left hand for an IV drip for like 10 minutes and made a mistake causing blood to go literally everywhere. I started freaking out and crying about either dying or my girlfriend that broke up with me a month ago after 5.5 years because she was going to be there prior to her breaking up with me. They had a new nurse coming in with a numbing needle to numb my right hand in order to get an IV drip going. I had her wait because I was mid panic mode. They were able to get numb my hand and get the drip going. A male nurse then came in and put some relaxation medication IN my drip. I asked "What was that?" he said "relaxation medicine," I said, "when will I feel it?" "In a couple seconds" "wow I feel it" then don't remember one thing about the surgery. I did throw up when I woke up from the surgery and was very groggy. I was not in pain after the surgery though, just had a headache and a lot of nose bleeding and spitting up blood. The few times I have felt oxygen in my nose it has been surreal. I have felt cool air in places I have never felt in my head. It almost feels like breathing for the first time even though my nose is still 90% clogged. They will be removing my stints tomorrow. I highly recommend taking a week off because it is a rough surgery lol.
Edit: 5/22/22
My nose is pretty runny but has healed for the most part. I still am spitting up blood but it is very minimum now. I do notice that my allergies are more prevalent and blowing my nose can be painful at times. Tomorrow I am going to the ENT to get my nose cleaned. Yesterday and blew my nose and removed a blood clot the size of a small marble and full of stitches. The ENT should be removing all this. Breathing is better (when I can breathe) and I no longer have headaches, Very positive procedure so far.
Edit: 5/31/22
My nose is pretty stuffy, likely because of allergies. Overall my headaches are gone and I believe my irritability has decreased significantly. I find myself breathing through my nose without even thinking about it which I never used to do in the past. The key is to continually use the saline nasal sprays as it helps clear up any crustiness from blood and the nasal passage. I think something still needs to be cleaned in my nose and in a few weeks I have a third follow-up appointment.
howd it go
@@DamnDaniel12345 I made an update to my comment
How is it now ?
@@brankog7 updated
I think you wrote wrong date on last paragraph it's 5/2/22
Just had my surgery in May. Outside of my children hitting my stents, recovery was decent. I had a reduction of turbulence on both sides and septoplasty. I was 99% closed on one side (deviated side) and 90% closed on the opposite side. Best surgery I've had in my life 😂🖤😁
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
God bless you
@@charliethekitty Wow this is exactly me
How's you feeling now after along plzz tell about I m very afaird after read many comments about ens plzz God sake reply
You have some really crappy children
Sinus infections and manually pumping warm baking soda water through the collapsed side of my nose would make this surgery worth it. I'm in a lot of pain and discount. The left side of my nose is like a coffee straw and right side is wide open. It's stings and gives me brain freeze to have the first of my brain hit with so much cold air in the winter. The left side runs non stop. This surgery sounds like a great idea.
I hope you find relief soon.
I am also having a deviated septum hoping to do the surgery. My head feels very heavy it full of weight that's why I am going for this I can somehow breath did you have any head weight before the surgery because of sinus
Hi! I’m 24 years old, just had my surgery done, couldn’t breathe for over 5 years, same exact issues you’re describing. 100% worth getting it done. Already major improvements after my 6th day since surgery!😄
I'm right there with you....it's like a coffee stirrer straw on the left side, clear on the right. Had a CT a couple weeks ago and follow up with my ENT soon. I'm scared and hopeful for this surgery.
I have both side blocked severely since 2 months. I sleep in sitting position and feel like there is no air in this world
I'm just 13 and this was helpful... I can't wait until I'm 17/18 to get this surgery bc every night I sleep my sinus infections kicks in and I can't sleep... and playing football is hard as I need to stop and breathe thank you!
So crazy that in some countries you can change the way you look, Jaw, ears, nose etc... And can't change something that affects your heath and quality of life.
@@florinaflora3987 Because plastic surgery is much less complex than an internal organ surgery
Hey man , use breatheright strips when you sleep and play sports , your young and will love the airflow , nfl guys where the strips on their noses too. Breatheright strips are the best and will work
I’m in a similar situation! I am a runner I run cross country and track and due to the deviated septum I have trouble catching my breath and I am horribly sick constantly from clogged sinuses. I am getting the surgery in 4 days and hope it will improve things significantly.
I just had an 80% deviated septum repaired. I had bilateral turbulent repair, bilateral endoscopic maxillary gland surgery. Drainage, tissue cut that closed off my glands, and bilateral cysts removes. I had a chronic 8yr sinus infection.... I'm on day 4 , no pain post op. No need of pain meds, no bruising and no swelling luckily!! I've been a mouth breather for 8+yrs which has also been bad for my asthma.
I was told by someone that their septoplasty caused chronic runny nose. I'm worried about having this done.
No wonder why my friend used to get angry at me when we did a bump of coke dropped everything
It make sense now , thank you DR .
Legendary comment
@@billycurran8854 and a true story
Snorting coke with a deviated septum? You can probably piss out of your nose now
lol hope you told your doctor that upfront. your main concern.
Idk when this started for me, but I know that I've been aware of it for about 3 years. I'm finally getting surgery in 3 days and I'm nervous about it but also excited to feel relief. I can't breathe right. I also get LOTS of headaches. I hope everything goes well 🙏🏼
How did it go?? I hope well
@@natedizzle2321 my surgeon postponed it. My labs were not good 💔 I need to go back again after my appointment with an internal medicine doctor. So I guess I have to way at least a couple more months. Thanks so much for asking, though
@@gabrielamarcano453 hey checking did you get it done?
The problem is it may not be your septum causing the problem. Lots of people get it fixed and they still have congestion and then the stupid doctor is like Oops! Sorry, well let's try something else that we should have tried in the first place before I put you through painful surgery.
Does your mouth get dry?
My nose looks good on one side but kinda not as good on the other, I have this in my nose, I cannot breath through my nose, I'm afraid to get the surgery because I like how I look on one side and don't want to mess it up so I look bad on both,
it's an easy surgery for surgeons
I have a deviated septum, nasal blockage, and hypertheophy of inferior nasal turbinate, I cannot wait until November for my surgery
Mines in November too
I have a deviated septum and I’m constantly having nose bleeds and a stuffy nose. I also have an uncomfortable clicking sound as well.
Same here
Me too. Doctors have always told me that it's allergies causing swelling in my sinuses
@@hummer2223 same here until i had allergy tests done and wasn't allergic to anything. that was 25 years ago, however. i actually recently noticed that either dairy or gluten/carbs cause some general inflammation in my gut and sinuses. took a few months to test this out. i would have cereal everyday in the morning and at night and removing those showed some improvement in those as well as my overall feeling of health.
I remember that before having the septoplasty my otorrinolaringologist could not enter at all in one of my nose holes to inspect it.
After the surgery he could inspect It better.
Yep, that’s how my doctor found I had a deviated septum.
I’ve always breathed through my nose but last few years I’ve had serious problems with my sinuses, wake up foggy and awful migraines so took the plunge for surgery and have it booked next week! Hope everyone is on the mend and will come back and post an update if helpful x
How did it go?
I got the surgery a few days ago. I was uncomfortable, but it was manageable until I started swallowing way more than what came out. I hope the rest of today, as well as tomorrow goes better.
For decades I had been a slave to nasal spray all to overcome a deviated septum...Now I had septoplasty 3 weeks ago. 2 Weeks with splints up my nose and mucous and dried blood was horrendous because I could not breath properly through my mouth while sleeping. Of course you have to keep nasal drainage a few times a day. On my 3rd week, splints out now and breathing much much better although a little blood still drains but I still maintain nasal drainage a few times a day. I'd say in 2 more weeks, it should be all good. Thank you the ENT dept at Logan Hospital in QLD. Rob
and how are you now? Tony?
@@gosman949 The surgery was on the 22/7 or 7/22 wherever you are...I had an appointment to check about 3-4 weeks ago because I was concerned that I still had swelling around the bridge and inside I had a lump in each nostril like a big puffy blister and whilst the surgery was a success, these large lumps were obstructing the flow of air. I continued the drainage with some steroid spray after that and those lumps have reduced, but not gone altogether. I will have another check up with the surgeon in 2 weeks and hopefully by then, it will all be at least 90% done...so the surgery worked but it's taking a long time to heal completely.
@@tonytravert9944Hi tony. now that’s in been a year, could you give an update on your experience? Thanks
How's ur recovery after now tell about this plzz reply
@@aadityagahlot7347 Ok sure...I won't say that I have 100% success. It's better now. I don't do nasal spray anymore after using it for 20-30 years. From time to time I do get dry nasal passage while I sleep which can be a little annoying. My doctor recommended a nasal spray Dymista Allergy. and it did work but it was expensive like $40 per bottle. If it gets too dry, then I might do a nasal flush/rinse but I avoid it because it tends to give me a bloody nose doing it everyday, even though my surgeons recommended I do that every day. So my conclusion is that the operation to open up the turbines, has worked but for some reason my body seems to be affected now and then with dryness in my nose. Is it an allergy? maybe! I hope it helps.
“I have a deviated septum, but l'm confused about why I also can't breathe through my mouth when my nose is blocked . I considered having septoplasty but was scared because my nose would be blocked during recovery, leaving me unable to breathe. Has anyone else experienced this or undergone surgery in a similar situation?"
Please please help me
I had mine done yesterday.....not terrible. I was a little anxious...because I couldn't breath thru my nose...but that's all in my head. The cotton mouth sucks....(jello and Popsicles REALLY help!) but I firmly believe I'll be so much better this time next week.
Talk to you all then. ✌🏻
I'm getting mine in a couple of days thanks for the positive attitude 😅.
@@JenLovesBenz today is day 4...still tender but improving. I have a crappy tolerance for pain....I'd suggest keeping your "pain" meds for night time (sleeeeepy time) and take straight up acetaminophen during the day! Popsicles and jello are still the best!! I hope your results are everything you've imagined!!! (Me too) ✌🏻
@@stanleyyelnats1313 Happy to read your recovery is going well, I can imagine how painful it must feel... It'll be wonderful once you're fully healed. My surgery is in a month. I was wondering how long you might recommend for someone to be there to take care of me when I get the surgery? :)
Did it heal?
Got mine done today, a little light headed when standing up and minor bleeding, but besides a stuff nose feel pretty good
I have a broken nose, and I did not dare nor I dare to have a surgery. Seems painful, but then I would get rid of sinus issues finally if I get a surgery. No idea what to do...all this makes sense, but... it looks painful!
It's been a week since I made the Septoplasty and i have yet to see big improvements. I bled a huge amount during the surgery and after it, which is hindering my speed of recovery. Hopefully it will all be better soon.
Update?
@@logantaylor2156 I guess he didn't make it?
update?
Que mala onda! Ya te recuperaste? Are you better? I’m thinking of getting this surgery.
RIP Francis.
About to have it in a few hours wish me luck!!
How did it go??
I had this done eight days ago. Mine must have been slow onset over time (septum, probably since birth, but the turban it enlargement, and the nasal valve acquired overtime I guess)
I never realized how bad my mouth breathing was. The first night after surgery or two, I was definitely about as miserable as I thought I would be, but 60% of my discomfort came from the neck pain from being on my back during surgery. Even WITH the splints in, I could still get about as half as much air up my nose, as I did before I even went in for surgery.
Had the splints removed three days ago. I’m still having some swelling, of course, but even with the healing swelling, I would say my nose breathing has increased by 75% better. .
I can lie down on my back, as if I were going to sleep, and close my mouth and still get all the air I need. Wow!
How's ur health after now and had u got septoplasty with turbinoplasty and plzz tell about recovery for God sake plzz reply
@@aadityagahlot7347 Well, thank you for asking. It’s not as good as it was, but remembering how the surgery was and the recovery time I am still overall satisfied. Specifically - I can say I breathe 50% better than I did before but not 75%. My nasal breathing is not as good as it was right after surgery especially on the left side. My nasal valves don’t collapse anymore when I breathe in sharply, which is nice. And my right nostril still can breathe pretty well, so I sleep well on my right side. I can’t sleep on my back anymore though at least not for too long because I start mouth breathing again. A lot of this started when I got sick about five months ago with RSV which I found much worse than COVID had been. Sometimes I wonder if I was too insistent, that they be restrictive with the turbinate reduction and wonder if I could’ve breathe better even now, if more of it had been removed - but I wouldn’t change anything because the fear of ENS. But at least I can still breathe, I breathe better than I did before, I can sleep on at least one of my sides with my mouth closed all night, when, I do have to wear a mask, sometimes at certain doctors appointments, I don’t have the panic attacks like I used to :). And yes, I had the Septoturbo plasty along with nasal valve strengthening because my nasal valves had started to thin and collapse inward (I used to push on my nose a lot and squeeze it a lot to try to get my breathing better, so that contributed to the breaking down of the cartilage!)
Great video. To the point. Clear and concise.
Dr Sturm is a good presenter. And, those pretty eyes! Thanks for all of the info!
I got septorhinoplasty + tipoplasty I m at the day 6 post-op. There was no pain at all, my surgeon prescribed me Oxycodone and I did not need it. Nor did I bleed/swell a lot. I m taking off the cast in 7 days...
Plzz tell about ur recovery for God sake plzz reply
Just had this surgery on 11-2-22. Still recovering. Ended up having heavy bleeding 5 hours after surgery which prompted an ER visit. After following up with ENT surgeon yesterday, turns out the bleeding was so severe that one of the nasal packing material dislodged, a blood vessel needed to be cauterized and then both nostrils repacked. On day 3 after surgery, I am having more pain than ever. Praying for this to improve.
Ouch! How are you feeling now? I just had surgery 3 days ago. First night was incredibly painful but I’ve been mostly pain free since and only experiencing minor discomfort and tenderness. Can’t wait until the congestion and crusting are gone.
@@mikeymouse3941 update?
update?
@@konanarcher still recovering but able to breathe a lot better thru my nose than I ever was before. I had not only a septoplasty done, but turbinate reduction and widening of my right interior nasal valve, which meant the upper portion of my nostril was basically sealed shut before the operation. I’ve been able to breathe exclusively thru my nose basically the whole time I’ve been awake, tho it’s still congested and healing + dryer than normal during this process. When I sleep, I’ve breathed exclusively thru my nose like 50% of night and during the other 50%, I’d guess I’m breathing 80% / 20% from my nose and mouth, respectively. Prior to the surgery I’d breathe 50/50 evenly thru my nose and mouth while conscious and then probably 90% from my mouth and only 10% thru my nose when asleep, so it’s been a drastic overall improvement for me!
Started going to an ENT clinic to fix my deviated septum. Happened when I was a kid about 10 either I bashed my face into the bleachers at school playing relay races or got hit in the face with a baseball. Regardless, I've known that the issue has been a deviated septum as my bone/cartilage is sticking out of my left nostril quite substantially. First visit the physician prescribes me nasal sprays and amoxicillin for some reason. Next visit we discuss the results of my sleep test which came up as very mild sleep apnea. Which obviously if my deviated septum is as severe as he said, then that would most likely be the case. Just went in for a CT scan and honestly just confused from the whole experience. It's either A. A turbinate reduction (at least I think that physician didn't give me a name for the procedure) or B. A Rhinoplasty which he referred me to a plastic surgeon. Why not just recommend a septoplasty in the first place since that is literally the procedure for a deviated septum?
tbh if the surgery improve 10% of my breathing, it's already worth it...
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It definetly will just understand for a week it's so grueling dealing with cleaning your nose repeatedly with saline. I get my stents out of my nose in 2 days and I already can breathe so mucb better with them in my nose. I never knew I wasn't breathing most of my life until now its crazy. It's like breathing in the outdoors if you could understand that haha
I felt this... because same here
Exactly!
Oh gosh, just learned about internal nasal valve. It's probably a good idea to ask about this during an ENT appointment.
THANK YOU Dr. Sturn for these videos - I am TRULY grateful for these and the time you put into them! I am on the fence - last 10 years getting severe sinus infections - on antibiotics, prednisone, nasal sprays, all the allergy meds you could think of and I also have asthma, so once I get a sinus infection I'm knocked out for a month. I'm taking a chance getting this done. How long would I be under anesthesia? I really appreciate any time you could offer to provide your insights. Thank you thank you! Guy
Did you get it done? I’m wondering if it’s worth it. I too take all kinds of nasal sprays and allergy meds. I’m over it and have had enough. Tired of brain fog, feeling of not getting enough oxygen, headaches, sinus infections multiple times a year, miserable sleep, nasal saline sprays, the water getting stuck in my ear due to all the saline rinsing. It’s miserable! And I’ve started squeaking when I talk recently. It’s so weird.
@opheliapain3398
Hi 🙋♂️ YES, had it done in August so I'm 3 months post-op. So far, so good. I am not going to lie, the 1st week is challenging. But, after that you'll feel much better. I'll know more as time goes on. I can breathe better, but not perfectly. I have an immune deficiency also. This may affect my results.
How's ur health now after long plzz replzz about ur recovery for God sake plzz reply
In my early 30's, deviated septum since I was 5. Can barely breathe out of one side now, always dry, always get bloody noses, get out of breath easily. Hopefully I can finally get this fixed.
I had a bad infection after my septoplasty and turbinectomy. Right after the surgery, when they removed all the packing in my nose, I could smell at a 100% for the first time in years. However, my sense of smell and taste declined after my infection to a point where, a year later, it was 90% gone. It is now two years after my surgery and I can't smell or taste anything. But hey, at least I breathe better.
Did you get better? My sense of smell has been declining a year after my septoplasty
@@jovanychavez7916 Sadly, no. It has gotten to the point where I have to borrow my wife's nose to check if meat has gone bad before cooking. Taste wise, I can still taste salty and sweet but nothing else. I am trying steroids at the moment but it's not looking promising. Please share if you ever receive successful treatment.
@@bangkoknick I'm able to smell but some scents are vague others are not it's wierd makes me think it's something else
@@jovanychavez7916 I will also get a wiff of something sometimes like the dryer sheet. What about taste for you? Was that affected at all? My ENT told me that was really strange that I had lost it.
@@bangkoknick my taste is fine no complaints how about you
I have sleeping problem , anxiety, forget very basic things easily, and also have Septum disorder;one side is almost blocked ,... Can they be related ?
I’m wondering the same thing to. I’ve heard that the lack of oxygen due to a deviated septum can cause anxiety and issues with sleeping
Same here....I have sleep apnea and I think it maybe because of my deviated septum .....may get the surgery to fix it soon.
Is turinste surgery necessary? Will the turbibates self correct over time ? They adapted to the space on the first place right?
Same question
I know people that have that and it is worse with allergies and dust allergies,, and they have to wear a CPAP and all that kind of stuff. My nephew, 31, just had surgery yesterday.
When did they have splints? I had this procedure in 2002, stitches but no splint. After so many years, it has started to deviate again.
I’m 15 years old(soon to be 16), and I have had a deviated septum for a while, didn’t actually know about it till the beginning of the school year. I’ve been feeling so stuffed and so sick of feeling like this. My mom suggested that I wait till I’m in my 20’s before getting surgery, Also, Merry Christmas!
I have bad migraine, draining sinus and blocked ear
Hi, great video. Are there any danger or possible complications with deviated septum surgery?
With any and every surgery there's risks of complications
@@savannahspurlock1269But what ones are specific to this type of surgery?
@janelovesalldogs684 why don't you look it up instead of being lazy? I've had the deviated septum surgery so my doctor has explained the complications to me before the surgery happened
15 Feb 2023: Thanks a lot, M.D Angela Sturm. I do Not have a high threshold for pain and I suffer with anxiety attacks. I may have it done in March, but I am very scared and plus when I am sleeping, I do not breath from my mouth, so I wonder how can a person breath with gauge in their nose? My breathing is exactly as you said, one side is open more and then it switches to the other side and then it closes up.
I'm on day three now since surgery & feeling just a tad bit better & not as much bleeding. Thank God for hydrocodone & also marijuana gummies. The pain is intermittent, and at times it feels like an intense pressure on one's face. Getting stoned has really helped with pain, more so than hydrocodone.
Nice info, and very beautiful doc :)
Wow, you explained it good!
I just got my septum fixed 4 days ago, I get my stents out on Tuesday! I can’t wait to see how well I can breathe! So far I’ve had moments where I can breathe out of that side and I can already tell, once those stents are out, I’m gonna be able to fully breathe! First 3 days are pretty shitty esp day 1, but after that, ur fine. At least I was.
How's ur nose health now plzz tell about your recovery for God sek plzz reply
Update?
Five days ago, I had a septoplasty surgery for a deviated nasal septum. Silicone splints are still in my nose. I am experiencing severe nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and poor sleep. This procedure has been quite painful. After the splints are removed, will I be able to breathe fully through both sides of my nose?
This surgery destroyed my life. For years, doctors have not been upfront about the possible outcomes. My surgery gave me atrophic rhinitis, which means the tissue in my sinuses is dying out. There are days when every single breath is a living hell for me. For the most part, I feel like I am suffocating. Think long and hard before you have any surgery. ❤❤❤
damn, you making me worried lol im 19 and just got this done
@@taineshwty yeah you fucked up bro
Im very unsure if I'll have it done or leave it for now, somehow worried in future it'll trigger or get worse
hello sir, is your problem fixed now>?
@@mrinalnanjappa Fixed? It's gotten even worse.
I got rhinoplasty and septoplasty in 2022. Since the surgery got finished, I have not been able to control my breath.
Those below are the actual main symptoms I have.
①When my noses inhale the air, the air comes into my body too strongly. It's so strong that I feel suffocated.
And my noses don't work for letting the air out from my body by themselves. So, I need to try to force the air to go out from my body.
②I have a headache and need to take pills for it every day.
③My nasal snot stuck with my nasal paths.
④My mouth, nose, and throat are always getting dry. The mouth doesn't produce enough saliva. The nose is burning. The throat is always with pain.
Honestly, these symptoms make me insane every single second.
I want to finish my life by myself, as soon as possible, to run away from this suffocation.
If you're considering whether you should take any nasal surgery or not, just be careful of your decision.
Getting this done tomorrow Septum, turbine and also cutting my tongue tie so I’m anxious and extremely worried about not being able to breathe anything through my nose, I have had some ear pain caused by this and I pray to god this goes away with this surgery.
Be strong... everything will go well
@@swathi_bee4 the surgery was 2 and a half hours and the recovery is going well, too much bleeding through the nostrils like every 30 min they have to change my things and then when blood gets coagulated they put water with a syringe feels bad but it works, hope this night I can get some sleep, I’m a bit worried about touching my nose unintentionally at night.
@@ubish.yaren212 wishing u a speedy recovery
How's ur health after long tell about ur recovery plzz for God sake plzz plz reply
@@aadityagahlot7347 Hi well my nose is great and I feel I can breathe 50% better than before so in general I think it was good, however the ear pain issues its still the same actually worse because I have had some setbacks due to loud noise exposure
I get a lot of left eye pressure and facial pain on my left side due to diviated septum am waiting to see a ent specialist
my sons having this operation in the morning :(
Hello I recently found out I have a deviated septum after an ENT doctor visit, I suspected that I had this due to a trauma I received to my nose a few months prior and I was right. After my ENT doctor confirmed this he wants to see my in December for a follow up after taking regular does of nasal sprays flonase and azelastine along with and oral steroid in the morning have but I feel that I may need this surgery sooner because I am getting bad migraine headaches from this deviated septum and my breathing has gotten worst thru my nose. I also was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and received a cpap machine last month which has been helping me tremendously thru the night. Currently I can no longer go to sleep with out and that is when I realized this deviated septum is causing serious breathing issue when I fall asleep I can no longer sleep without having to use the cpap machine. I know surgery is in my near future...I do not feel nervous about it because it is needed.
Questions if anyone can answer...
Is anyone else out there experiencing any types of constant head pressure, frequent congestion, swollen lymp nodes under jaw area, migraine or cluster headaches due to having deviated septum?
Anyone had dropping eyelids or one eyelid that has dropped due to a deviated septum?
Has anyone had the deviated septum surgery done who has any of the symptoms prior and have you noticed that any constant head pressure of headaches have went away after the procedure?
I am curious as I currently have a of symptoms and questioned about. If anyone can answer I would appreciate any responses. Thank you
Sounds like MG
Im going trough the same situation, but insurance doesn’t cover the surgery procedure (plastic surgery 🙄) i been using sinus rinse and flonase sensimist spray recommend it by doctor
@@oscarmaddox7874 what is MG?
@@shannoncoppernoll5811 MG i think that means migraines..
@@oscarmaddox7874 i went to a neurologist and that is what they said it is bad migraines
Great explanation! thanks!
Just got mine done today!
I've had 2 surgeries in this regard and not one worked
No way
@@mikaelperez3372 yes! This may happen ....and in most of the cases the relief is temporary .....and pathetic conditions reappear after several months or years. But this is the only way out.
@@aasthachoudhary7085 oh no, why? I'm scared now, so it is not a permanent solution?
Very useful and informative, many thanks 👌👌👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
did anyone
notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
I’m having surgery soon! I'm so excited to have my life back ❤️
I am currently seeing a ENT doctor and he told me I have a deviated septum....may do surgery soon. How are you doing now....I am a little scared,but I have sleep apnea and it may help me sleep better.Thank you .
@@digidrum2003 it really changed my life. I do recommend this procedure. just stick to doing your rinses as the doctor says
How did it change your life ?
@@ryanprkusic3064 I had insomnia,headaches, fatigue and that would make me very irritated since I always had no energy due to not sleeping right it was hard for me to get things done which lead me to anxiety and depression.
did you notice improvement in energy levels less fatigue motivation anything? I have had for a long time bad fatigue issue where I even fell asleep at work once
Had already 2 septum surgery’s but it’s got crooked again and again why is this happening, I’m scared getting a 3rd surgery will also be worthless 😥
Mine started 3 weeks ago out of the blue. WTH happened! There’s this red bump thing in my nose. !
I got all these symptoms and choke feeling when eat etc
I just got my surgery done yesterday. I am having a headache, feeling a little cold and since my nose is stuffed with sponge the only way I can breath through is my mouth. So I have to constantly hydrate my throat and eat like a bird. Tomorrow my dressing will be removed, I hope it is fixed.
How are you feeling now?
How are you feeling now?
How bad is the level of pain after the procedure??
@@tatianagonzalez1844 Had this done yesterday, ZERO pain.
@@dieglhix Wow!! Good to hear! Hopefully this is the same for me I have mine in 4 days
I have no problem breathing. Due to fall face down I have nasal bone fracture. Doctor said he can do septoplasty and make nose straight. Do you suggest that septoplasty is good option. Please I need suggestion and your perspective.
Does a septoplasty change the physical appearance of your nose, i.e., make it look straighter?
It does for some. Happened to my friend
@@Salma30bthank you. Do you know if she had a septorhinoplasty or just septoplasty?
I'm on day 5 of septoplasty w turbinate reduction. My nose was straight before. But now, after surgery, it appears a bit crooked. Could be the swelling. Only time will tell. Also it is WAY shorter, and very turned up, I look like a Dr seuss character or a pig. My Dr, before surgery, assured me it wouldn't change the shape of my nose. I expressed my concerns after surgery & he said it was just swelling. I can honestly say I'm freaking out, because it looks drastically different.
@@maggienbob1304 do you still have the splints inside your nose? Mine looked like a pig too when I had them 🐽 😂
@89Salma89 Yes. I have an appt tomorrow (6 days after surgery). I think they're going to remove them. Hoping! Dr said 'tubes'. Appt receptionist said 'packing'. Who knows what's in there. I did see stitches though & I definitely feel something hard.
Thank you SO much for responding! You've made me feel a little better. Sounds like yours went back to normal?
...they say people start to look like their Dogs. I have a Pug. 🥴
As cute as he is.. please no.
Having my nose surgery in 3 days. I broke my nose like 15 yrs ago. the first years I could breath as normal but since around 2016 or so, my breathing is trash. sometimes I dream that I can't breath, I suddenly wake up and realize that I can't breath in real life. Lol. I'm not good using my mouth to breath. I also can sleep only on my right side. Because the left side of my nose is the one that is kind of ok, the right one has been like 98% for the last 4 or 5 years. If I sleep on my left side, the left side if the nose gets blocked because of gravity I guess. I can't wait to have my surgery.
How did it go?
@@hummer2223 I’m feeling like if I was born again. Years with poor breathing and now I’m breathing like a baby. The week of the surgery was not comfortable because my nose was completely blocked with dried blood and stuff but day 7 of post surgery I had my appointment, the dr removed the thing they left inside the nose and cleaned my nose so I felt great after that. Luckily, I never felt the day of the surgery, neither the days after. Hey was prescribed pain pills but I didn’t take them because as I said, I never felt pain, not even the minimum.
Thats fantastic! Had you even realized how impaired your breathing had become once you had the surgery? I can't even remember a time when I had unobstructed breathing, I've become so used to it. Going in for my consultation tomorrow
Plzz tell about ur health after long and about ur recovery plzz God sake tell
Had u got only septoplasty Or both of septoplasty and turbinoplst
Hi, Could you be so kind to clarify what are the pros and cons for the LASER procedure vs the classic ?
I saw some doctors that say they don't use laser as an advantage.
Thank you!
can enlarged turbinates cause this
Does a deviated septum cause snoring due to the lack of air flow?? I’m having a major problem with that and it’s affecting my love life
Go to The best ENT in your neighborhood!!
Yes, it can cause snoring! But so sleep apnea. You should definitely go to an ENT and get checked out.
It's a major factor
I fugured this out because my sinus hurt but it was so weird to me that only one side of my face was having a sinus issue and I realized the other was completely fine like my head was sore on that side and runny but the other side was clear. Overtime I realised it was always that same side with the issues and I noticed when I layed facing a speciifc side all the mucus trapped would suddenly move and allow me to breathe on my bad nose its so odd.
I think I have a deviated septum since talking and breathing at the same time is difficult, same with eating. I have brain fog, I breathe through my mouth, I don't get restful sleep and I can only breath through one nostril, also it feels like my head is always full.
I need three operation like teeth implant , orthoganic jaw surgery and septoplasty like deviated septum
Which one I should do first?
Septoplasty?
Hello Dr , Sturm
Quick question. After my surgery I had fountains of blood. In which I had to pinch 🤏 off using my fingers. Holding pressure for hours I till bleeding was under control. Could I have accidentally moved my septum by pinching?
Can this help with constant dripping when i eat ? Also alot of stuffiness during allergy season and pain on my nose when i get a sinus infections also do they always pack your nose with gauze after surgery ? I have a phobia of not breathing from my nose when i have a cold i use sprays to unclog me
Thank you for value video!
I don't know when it started I think somewhere last year. I can't breathe in or out of my right nostril almost at all.
I wish you was in. NYC. I been like this all my life I cant breath
When can i start smoking again after surgery
Just make sure you don’t get an incompetent surgeon who are still using aggressive treatments as far as the turbinates go. You can wind up with empty nose syndrome and which is typically caused by the surgeon cutting out way too much of the turbinates during the surgery. Very difficult to reverse even a bit once the damage is done.
I have constant sinus problem and I have devated spectrum doctors recommend me to have a surgery but I don't have a breathing problem. I just constant sinus that goes away a bit than comes back. is surgery worth it ?
Very helpful, thank you!!
Has anyone who had this surgery had a post nasal drip before hand and did it go away once you had the surgery?
Wondering the same thing… I’m having my surgery in 4 days I will keep you updated if your still curious
Hi how did your surgery go?
@@11enterprises78 went well overall, first week was… rough. But once they got the splints out it was stunning on who much better I could breathe. Nose still hurts a little still, still bruised or something not too bad. Other than that doing great!!
@@shimayago4734 is the post nasl drip gone?
@@11enterprises78 so far, yes
Pansinusitus.
No asthma, no sensativy to aspirin
Diviated septum, polyps. My nose is totaly non functional. Can wait to get this repaired, this bs has dogged my life for 10 years. I'm sick of it
I had septoplasty+turbinoplasy 4 days ago. My Surgeon did not insert any splints. Any one know why? I will of course ask him when I visit him next time but my appointment is only after 2 months
Mine was fucked up on the right side and even though it didn't fix it 100% I would still do the surgery again. Sleeping on the side without my nostrils closing is a new feeling to me...