Nasal Septum Spur?

Question

I recently found out that I have "nasal septum spur" and this is why I have problems breathing now and then. One doc. said I need surgery to correct it (Septoplasty) and another doc. said to ignore it. Can someone plz tell me what u did if u ever experienced this Nasal Septum Spur problem and if you did the surgery - could u PLEASE walk me through what your ENT doc. did and plz say what u think about the surgery.. I am scared to death of doctors much less surgery - so if I can, trust me I'll pass on the surgery. However, I want to make the best decision here - PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer 1

If you're already having breathing problems, it probably needs to be done. I would suggest you just do it, and be done with it.

The recovery is not going to be pretty though... The first week post surgery is murder. With septoplasty, you'll require general anesthesia. Your ENT will basically be "moving furniture" around in your nose. In some parts, they'll lift flaps of tissue... shave down some stuff, then put the flap of tissue back over.

Following the surgery (and you'll need someone to drive you home), your nose will be packed solid... and you probably won't be able to breathe through your nose for the first week or so. You'll probably wake up with your tongue dry and nasty for the first few days. The second week is somewhat better, and you'll probably have decent function of your nose around this time. You'll have two or three follow-ups with your ENT physician following the surgery.

There will be times when you'll regret having it done, but after a few months... perhaps a few years, you'll think back on it like a great investment.

Good luck... whatever you decide.

Answer 2

Almost everyone has a crooked septum to a greater or lesser degree; God (or Mother Nature, your preference) didn't make our noses using a straightedge ruler.

It's impossible to say without examining someone whether their particular septum is actually causing their symptoms. Many people have both a crooked septum and allergies, and if the allergies are treated they may not need surgery. (I am an ENT surgeon so I am not in any way biased against surgery :-) )

I tell patients that if they really want to avoid surgery the best thing to do is to see an allergist, and do everything he/she suggests religiously for a few months. If they get better with allergy management they may not need surgery. If symptoms persist despite maximal allergy management I suggest people consider surgery.

These are general comments about the condition of deviated septum in general. This is not medical advice for your specific situation, which you can only get from a doctor who has examined you.

Answer 3

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Nasal Septum Spur?
I recently found out that I have "nasal septum spur" and this is why I have problems breathing now and then. One doc. said I need surgery to correct it (Septoplasty) and another doc. said to ignore it. Can someone plz tell me what u did if u ever experienced this Nasal Septum Spur problem...

Answer 4

Septal Spur

Answer 5

sharp bent in nasal septum ,usually at the bony cartilaginous junction of septum .it may touch the lateral nasal wall and may cause headche .