Hi all

I have had swollen turbinates for many years, permanently blocking a
nostril (which changes from side to side due to nasal cycles). I have
been to many ENTs over the years, who have prescribed cortisones that
had absolutely no effect. I also went for allergy testing, the results
of which were inconclusive or did not show me having any specific
allergies. I finally went to an ENT who told me (and CT scans revealed)
that I had a deviated septum, and who assured me that septoplasty would
dramatically improve my breathing conditions. I had the operation in
January 2004. I would say that the operation improved my breathing
somewhere between 10-20% but I still have a blocked nose most of the
time.

Something must be causing the blockage, but I cannot find out what it
is. Is there anything you would suggest that would help me?

Thank you

Dr Pol.