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General Info about Septoplasty

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Septoplasty is the procedure for correcting a deviated septum.

It is sometimes referred to as

Submucous resection of the septum (SMR)

Septal reconstruction.

The nasal septum is a structure in the middle of the nose that is designed to separate the two sides of the nose to allow airflow. Many people have what is known as a deviated nasal septum. What it means is that the septum is crooked on one side and allows less space for the air to flow through that side. However this may or may not cause any problems. Sometimes, following a trauma, the septum becomes crooked. When the deviated septum does cause problems, it can lead to obstruction or blockage in breathing and at times cause recurrent infection of the sinuses (these are the empty spaces around he nose that gives the voice resonance). Age can also cause deviation of the septum.

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Member Comments ( 5 )

so im 15, feamle and on wednesday i had my septoplasty and my nose has been so weepy ever since. my doctor only told me not to blow out my nose. My nose is running with a browny yellow liquid and blood. please can you give mwesome after care help!!
(Posted by louyy94, N/A Date : 12/17/2011 )

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The best pain relief for septoplasty is Ketoprofin
(Posted by DoctorAmr, Egypt Date : 1/14/2011 )

My wife has recently had septoplasty surgery and is in agony could someone suggest a pain relief she could try. Thanks
(Posted by gerard1904, United Kingdom Date : 4/9/2009 )

vidio of surgery would have helped more for beginner.... ya definitely material provided was overview..was refreshing knowledge... thanks. regards ashwini.
(Posted by Ashwini, India Date : 12/12/2008 )

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