I have allergies and a deviated septum as determined by several ENT's. Has anyone had a septoplasty and did it work? Right now the only thing that works at opening my nose is the spray called Afrin. Your thoughts please,
Thank You
2007-02-27 14:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by George 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I've had the septoplasty and additional roto-rooting surgery on my sinuses and it does seem to work pretty well, but it doesn't get rid of allergies - still taking Zyrtec. Watch the Afrin use, though - nasal sprays can cause a kind of rebound effect. Good luck on the surgery, and happy breathing!
2007-02-27 15:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by amethystfish 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you do have a deviated septum then it can really help you. You also shouldn't use Afrin for more than 3 days otherwise your nose gets addicted to it and then you get a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa. If that is the case then surgery won't help you.
2007-02-27 23:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by Hooty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently had a septoplasty and let me tell you, I'm breathing a lot better now and I don't have a lot of sinus infections anymore just allergies and also my nose is filtering correctly. Yes, a Septoplasty does improve breathing.
2007-02-27 23:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by poshbaby24 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my father in law had it done and now breathes and sleeps muuuuch better. really a night and day difference in his sleeping he says because now he sleeps comfortably throught the entire night.
2007-02-27 22:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by wrestlerguy_07 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋