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2018-03-29 11:16:23
One side of nose is blocked due to deviated nasal septum. Is it compulsory undergoing septoplasty?. I have breathing difficulty, headaches, crest in nose, phlegm in throat and pain in face
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You seem to be suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with deviated nasal septum. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by diagnostic nasal endoscopy and CT scan of paranasal sinuses. Chronic rhinosinusitis can be treated medicines and surgery is necessary if medicines do not work
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-03-29 13:36:51

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