question about deviated septum for the doctors

[scubanole]

I have a deviated septum from a broken nose when I was 14. I get sinus infections quite a bit(10/01, 1/02,3/02,8/02), 4 since last Oct. My family doctor and my ENT think septoplasty will help me. They did not say it would solve the problem, but that I should be improved over what I am now. My question is will the septoplasty cause me not to be able to dive after recovery from surgery? Sorry so long. Thanks.

Paul

 

[John Reinertson]

I know of no reason that one could not dive once recovery is complete and your surgeon has cleared you.

There may, of course, be special circumstances that make your case different, but most septoplasty patients can resume diving.

John

 

[scubanole]

Ok, Thanks. I just didn't want it to make it were I could not dive, when I was trying to get it fixed so I did not have dives cancelled due to sinus infections

 

[Grajan]

John,
I am in the same boat.

What is a typical 'no diving' period?

Thanks

Graham

 

[DocVikingo]

Dear Paul & Graham,

Chances are excellent that both of you will uneventfully return to scuba once healing is complete. Of course, you should seek & receive your doctor's clearance to dive.

Given routine septoplasty without complications, many patients can return to work in 5-7 days, and to vigorous recreational activities in 10-14 days. Your surgeon will be the best judge of when healing is sufficient to allow for scuba.

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.

Best regards.

DocVikingo