{"id":3493,"date":"2024-03-31T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delreymd.com\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2026-02-08T18:52:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:52:06","slug":"how-to-tell-if-nasal-obstruction-surgery-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delreymd.com\/delrey2026stage\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-nasal-obstruction-surgery-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if Nasal Obstruction Surgery is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3494\" title=\"nasal obstruction surgery\" src=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nasal-obstruction-surgery-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"nasal obstruction surgery\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Every person\u2019s body (including their nasal passages) is unique. The talented team at Del Rey MD can conduct a thorough examination and recommend the best treatment course for your unique circumstances. You may be a candidate for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/nasal-obstruction-surgery\/\">nasal obstruction surgery<\/a>\u00a0if you struggle with any of the following issues:<\/p>\n<h2>Signs You May Require Nasal Obstruction Surgery:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve tried allergy medications, such as decongestants, nasal sprays, and antihistamines, to improve your breathing, but they haven\u2019t worked.<\/li>\n<li>You suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.<\/li>\n<li>Your deviated system is causing you to have a blocked airway.<\/li>\n<li>An injury made your nose \u201ccrooked,\u201d and you haven\u2019t been breathing correctly since the event.<\/li>\n<li>You have consistent infections from sinusitis.<\/li>\n<li>When you take a breath, the sides of your nose collapse inward (a phenomenon called \u201cnasal valve collapse\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve developed nasal polyps, which can grow in your thirties, forties, and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>You have oversized adenoids or small pieces of tissue above your tonsils intended to keep allergens and harmful particles out of your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above list is not all-inclusive. If you struggle to breathe deeply through your nose, you should contact an Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor (ENT) for a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can Nasal Obstruction Surgery Help Me?<\/h2>\n<p>The inability to breathe deeply and regularly can affect almost all aspects of your life\u2014while you\u2019re awake or asleep. Patients with sleep apnea often see improvement in their quality of sleep after surgery if nasal obstruction was a cause of their issues. Better sleep can lower your risk of developing a chronic illness, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression or anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Nasal obstruction surgery can also help boost your self-confidence. If your nose shape has been changed due to a traumatic event, nasal obstruction surgery can be combined with a cosmetic approach, offering an aesthetically pleasing result.<\/p>\n<p>Nasal obstruction surgery will allow you to stop mouth-breathing almost completely. The surgery can also help mitigate the effects of halitosis (bad breath), which is often caused by congested sinuses. Often, patients see a positive effect on their teeth and gums and a reduction in issues with dry mouth.<\/p>\n<h2>Find Out if You\u2019re A Candidate:<\/h2>\n<p>Have you been considering nasal obstruction surgery? There\u2019s no better time to find out if you\u2019re a candidate. Contact\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/\">Del Rey MD<\/a>\u00a0at 310-823-4444 or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/contact\/\">schedule an appointment online<\/a>\u00a0using our flexible scheduling tool. We\u2019re conveniently located in three locations: Marina del Rey, Long Beach, and Bakersfield, CA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every person\u2019s body (including their nasal passages) is unique. The talented team at Del Rey MD can conduct a thorough examination and recommend the best treatment course for your unique circumstances. You may be a candidate for\u00a0nasal obstruction surgery\u00a0if you struggle with any of the following issues: Signs You May Require Nasal Obstruction Surgery: You\u2019ve<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delreymd.com\/delrey2026stage\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-nasal-obstruction-surgery-is-right-for-you\/\" class=\"more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-nasal-obstruction-surgery"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Do I Need Nasal Obstruction Surgery?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nasal obstruction surgery can be performed to restore airway flow through the nose. 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