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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Runny Nose a year after Septoplasty
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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
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Runny Nose a year after Septoplasty
by djshusko, Sep 19, 2007 12:51PM
I had Septoplasty surgery to correct a deviated septum in the Summer of 06. I was told my condition was more complicated the usual surgery, if I recall correctly there was a bone spur and possibly something else that prolonged the surgery. It's been over a year now and any benefit I received from the surgery has disappeared, but more annoying is the fact that my nose runs whenever I eat anything. This started right after the surgery and has just become a huge inconvenience and is somewhat embarassing. No matter what I eat, my nose runs and if I'm eating anything remotely spicy, I need multiple napkins/tissues. Is something of this nature common after this surgery? I'd like to avoid any more surgery, as its just an annoyance, but I'd also like to know if I can expect it to get better. Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Sep 19, 2007 02:12PM
, Sep 19, 2007 02:12PM
This question should be addressed to an otolaryngologist who performs septoplasty for function nasal obstruction, a procedure I do not do.
