How long will it take for me to return to normal breathing following deviated nasal septum surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had a blocked nose for three years. The doctor advised me to undergo surgery to correct the deviated nasal bone. After the DNS (deviated nasal septum) surgery, I can breathe more freely than before. However, after one month, I started feeling some blockage in one nostril, which made me tense. Unfortunately, I tried manual breathing, and it has become a habit for the last 10 days. I feel very tense and anxious, and I cannot sleep at night. I am always thinking about my breathing in and out, which is very scary. What should I do? Please tell me after how many days I will return to automatic breathing.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care.

I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern.

You have to consult your operating surgeon for an examination of your nose. If it is normal, then it could be due to anxiety. If it is only due to anxiety, you will be okay. Keep yourself busy and active. You must stop overthinking about it. You need to learn relaxation techniques. They will help you relax. I suggest you take the tablet Clonazepam 0.25 mg at night for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

I hope that you find the answers you are looking for. Please let me know if you need any further help.

Thank you.