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Breathing Difficulty Due To Nasal Blockage. What Percentage Of Nasal Blockages Cause Difficulty In Breathing?

Hello, I have a question about nasal blockage. I was watching a reality tv show and a girl went in saying that she has had trouble breathing which I have had for the past year or so now. She had the surgery, but when I looked it up online it said that she had 8 percent nasal blockage and that seemed low to me, but I have no idea. I was wondering what the typical amount percentage of nasal blockage most candidates have who are considered. Also, could this mean different things such as narrow nasals, deviated septum , or anything else I could have thanks!
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
There are many factors which need to be considered before deciding in favor of surgery in case of a nsal blockage. Most of the times it is associated with a structural abnormality or a chronic sinusitis. An evaluation by an ENT specialist will be of help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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Breathing Difficulty Due To Nasal Blockage. What Percentage Of Nasal Blockages Cause Difficulty In Breathing?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. There are many factors which need to be considered before deciding in favor of surgery in case of a nsal blockage. Most of the times it is associated with a structural abnormality or a chronic sinusitis. An evaluation by an ENT specialist will be of help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com