Sub Mucosal Resection Treatment in India

Sarah Smith, a 42-year-old elementary school...

Sarah Smith, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had suffered from chronic nasal congestion for over a decade. Her symptoms included a constant feeling of a blocked nose, difficulty breathing through her right nostril, frequent sinus infections, and snoring that disrupted her sleep and her husband's. She had tried numerous nasal sprays, allergy medications, and even a previous septoplasty, but her breathing never fully improved. A CT scan revealed a significant deviated septum with a prominent bony spur pressing into her nasal passage. Her ENT surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a Sub Mucosal Resection (SMR) to remove the obstructive bone and cartilage while preserving the overlying mucous membrane, explaining it offered a better chance for long-term relief with less crusting and a smoother recovery than a full septoplasty. Sarah was anxious about another surgery but desperate for a good night's sleep. The procedure was performed under general anesthesia. She experienced significant nasal packing and congestion for the first 48 hours, which was uncomfortable, but the pain was manageable with medication. After the packing was removed, she noticed an immediate, dramatic improvement in her ability to draw air through her right side. Over the next few weeks, as the swelling subsided, her breathing became effortless. The emotional journey was profound: from years of resigned frustration and fatigue to a feeling of liberation and vitality. She could sleep soundly, exercise without gasping, and no longer felt constantly 'stuffy.' She described it as 'getting a part of my life back that I had forgotten was missing.'