Nose Problem to be Fixed; will I see a Major Difference?

I Shoot Doubles · 05-08-2008, 12:47 AM

Alright, so I went to the doctor the other day to sort out a bad cough I've had for a few months. Now I have asthma and all that, so I have breathing troubles in training. Now, the doctor informs me that I have a severely deviated septum, or simply, the inside of my nose is angled to the point where I can only breath through one nostril, causing a drip in the back of my throat and hindered breathing. Now, I was pretty much aware of that since I've been like that since birth, but no doctor has ever really brought it up and I never really think about it. He's sending me to a nose and throat doctor in a few weeks to set up a date to fix this.

I'm just wondering, will being able to breath heavier and better through my other nostril as well increase my stamina? How are people with broken noses from fighting affected in their everyday breathing and does the break cause a hinderance from then on in their training? Hopefully this can add a bit more gas to my tank.

Devil Johnny · 05-08-2008, 02:04 AM

Yes, it will improve your cardio.

normally it doesnt effect their training because they get them fixed after they break.

NinjaKilla187 · 05-08-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by I Shoot Doubles

Alright, so I went to the doctor the other day to sort out a bad cough I've had for a few months. Now I have asthma and all that, so I have breathing troubles in training. Now, the doctor informs me that I have a severely deviated septum, or simply, the inside of my nose is angled to the point where I can only breath through one nostril, causing a drip in the back of my throat and hindered breathing. Now, I was pretty much aware of that since I've been like that since birth, but no doctor has ever really brought it up and I never really think about it. He's sending me to a nose and throat doctor in a few weeks to set up a date to fix this.

I'm just wondering, will being able to breath heavier and better through my other nostril as well increase my stamina? How are people with broken noses from fighting affected in their everyday breathing and does the break cause a hinderance from then on in their training? Hopefully this can add a bit more gas to my tank.

You may get fewer sinus infections and have an easier time keeping your mouth shut while fighting also. Good luck and let us know how it works out.

TheKnicker · 05-08-2008, 02:20 PM

I dont post here much... or at all, but i felt i could help out here. I broke my nose rolling (accidental headbutt as i tried to take his back) and had a septoplasty done. Ive broken my nose twice before and never had it fixed. basically ive been breathing from one nostril since the age of 7.

I had 2 deviations, a bone deviation and a cartilage deviation. Long story short, the surgery sucks, but youll see a MAJOR improvement in breathing. from the break to the end of recovery was 3 months for me (I didnt get it done right away, i tried to train through it... bad idea) and my cardio was exponentially better after the surgery alone. Its amazing being able to breathe like these normal people!

I Shoot Doubles · 05-08-2008, 07:03 PM

Thanks guys, and thanks for the responses.

How much downtime should I expect before my face heals? I won't be a hermit for a prolonged period of time, will I?

And how long before I can train again?

TheKnicker · 05-08-2008, 07:18 PM

youre down for 5 days untill they take the guaze out. I was able to go to class soon after the guaze was out. youll be fine a day or two after. Its a month total after the surgery before you can start training again.

Sparky_204 · 05-11-2008, 11:22 AM

im wondering if those breathe right strips might help and if it is worth using them when you train. I have been starting to think myself i have a deviated septum. I have a very hard time breathing out one of my nostrils.

drawp · 05-11-2008, 11:41 AM

I've had a septoplasty done twice (first one was fucked up), surgery isn't bad depending on how much gauze they pack in there. The first time I had 3 pieces in each nostril which was just a pain, the second time hardly any.

As TheKnicker said, it'll be about a month before you can train again.

The problem with breathe right strips are that most of them are made of crap and fall off with the first bead of sweat.

aries · 05-11-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKnicker

I dont post here much... or at all, but i felt i could help out here. I broke my nose rolling (accidental headbutt as i tried to take his back) and had a septoplasty done. Ive broken my nose twice before and never had it fixed. basically ive been breathing from one nostril since the age of 7.

I had 2 deviations, a bone deviation and a cartilage deviation. Long story short, the surgery sucks, but youll see a MAJOR improvement in breathing. from the break to the end of recovery was 3 months for me (I didnt get it done right away, i tried to train through it... bad idea) and my cardio was exponentially better after the surgery alone. Its amazing being able to breathe like these normal people!

Hmmm you've made me consider getting the surgery now even though I still intend to fight standup.

clinchman · 05-11-2008, 04:12 PM

God I don't wanna sound like a noob, but since you can all see my join date and post count...Didn't the wrestler Booker T wear breathe right strips back in the day? He certainly moved around a lot and sweat quite a bit. Maybe there's something like that you could wear?