Septoplasty
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Looks like I may need to get a septoplasty. For the curious, that’s an operation to realign the septum of my nose.
For the longest time I can remember, I’ve been a mouth breather. I think I now know why — my septum is deviated so far left that there is barely an opening from which to breathe in or out of my left nostril.
Granted, I may also just have a severe case of chronic sinusitis that’s also impacting these cavities. However, that won’t change the fact that the septum is so far to the left. The doc said it’s one of the worst cases of deviated septum he’s ever seen.
That said, there are benefits to it. One, obviously, is that I’ll be able to breathe properly. Perhaps less gum issues.
Second, potentially, is that my voice will be less nasally. I know a lot of people have said it sounds kind of nasally. That might not be as much of a problem after the operation.
Not sure when it’ll be. Probably late June, if at all (still very likely)
Looking at all the complications and post-operative procedures, I’m a bit nervous. I don’t want to end up with meningitis!
