Deviated Septum Treatment in India

Michael Khan, a 42-year-old high school...

Michael Khan, a 42-year-old high school history teacher and father of two, had struggled with nasal congestion his entire adult life. He attributed his constant stuffiness and loud snoring to seasonal allergies. However, over the past three years, his symptoms worsened significantly. He experienced near-complete blockage of his left nostril, debilitating sinus infections four times a year requiring antibiotics, and severe morning headaches. His sleep was so disrupted by his inability to breathe that he was chronically fatigued, struggling to stay engaged with his students and family. His wife insisted he see a doctor after his snoring became unbearable. An ENT, Dr. Evans, diagnosed a severe deviated septum, likely from a childhood baseball injury Michael had forgotten about. The doctor explained that the crooked cartilage was causing the blockage, drainage issues, and sleep apnea. Michael was apprehensive about surgery but desperate for relief. The septoplasty was performed under general anesthesia. The first 48 hours of recovery were uncomfortable, with nasal packing and swelling, but the packing removal brought immediate, dramatic relief. Within two weeks, he was breathing more freely than he could remember. The emotional shift was profound. The constant background anxiety of his next sinus infection vanished. He slept soundly, his energy returned, and he felt reconnected to his life. "I didn't realize how much of myself I was losing to just trying to breathe," he said.