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Have DNS. Have Breathing Problem When Getting Cold. Is Septoplasty Required?

Sir i am 43 year old .I have DNS and when ever cold i have breathing problem.It is since last 10 year and not much problem in breathing as i do inhalation steam. Does it require Septoplasty just to control DNS ? Most of the time one nostril is closed alternately . I do have occasional headache when much cold or inflammation in sinus. What are the corrective action need to be taken apart form surgery .
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
if you are confirtable witut taking medicines i dont think you need it
in india no one has stright septum due to dust and pollution
'you can try application of neosporin H eye ointment in nose bd
put sea water drops in each nose at night
do for 3 months i think you will get help
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General & Family Physician Dr. Mukesh Kumar's  Response
hi,

dns does not cause allergy but it is due to your immune system. correcting dns will not reduce your allergy symptom .
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Have DNS. Have Breathing Problem When Getting Cold. Is Septoplasty Required?

if you are confirtable witut taking medicines i dont think you need it in india no one has stright septum due to dust and pollution you can try application of neosporin H eye ointment in nose bd put sea water drops in each nose at night do for 3 months i think you will get help