The symptoms I have are simular to ENS, I'm feeling like I'm suffocating all the time, some times more than others, I can't sleep well at night, I feel like the air entering my nose isn't being humidified properly. I've never had surgery before.
I was told by previous doctors that I have a deviated septum and that it is causing my problems. I'm afraid that surgery will make the symptoms worse if it isn't done right. The doctor I'm seeing works directly out of the college hospital and these doctors were recommended by a previous ENT I saw, as far as for surgery. I feel like the issue, pain, problem is located on my septum or nose and not within the turbinates so I don't feel they need to be worked on but if he suggests it what should I do?
I want to know what I should do before going ahead with surgery if the doctor recommends it. I would like to get a copy of the CT scan and analyze it myself, is that possible? I would also like to take any other routes other than surgery before I do go through surgery.
I don't want the doctor to think I'm going to sue him and get nervous but I want things to be done right.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
I was told by previous doctors that I have a deviated septum and that it is causing my problems. I'm afraid that surgery will make the symptoms worse if it isn't done right. The doctor I'm seeing works directly out of the college hospital and these doctors were recommended by a previous ENT I saw, as far as for surgery. I feel like the issue, pain, problem is located on my septum or nose and not within the turbinates so I don't feel they need to be worked on but if he suggests it what should I do?
I want to know what I should do before going ahead with surgery if the doctor recommends it. I would like to get a copy of the CT scan and analyze it myself, is that possible? I would also like to take any other routes other than surgery before I do go through surgery.
I don't want the doctor to think I'm going to sue him and get nervous but I want things to be done right.
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
