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Does A Perforated Septum Cause Pain And Pressure On The Roof Of The Mouth?

I have had extensive sinus surgery over the years and was doing fine until a couple of years ago. I have a perforated septum for 30 years due to use of steroid sprays way back when. Over the last few years I have had increasing pain and pressure in the roof of my mouth and am wondering if that has to do with my perforation. The perforation is about 3/8 to ½ inch in diameter.BTW: I have a long time ENT that I put a lot of trust in but was not entirely satisfied with the answers I got from him. We all make mistakes.
Tue, 22 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pressure over the roof of mouth can be most probably due to sinus related problem. Sinus congestion and sinus infection is one of the most common cause for pressure over roof of mouth or palate.

So my suggestion is to consult your doctor and get checked.

A sinus X-ray can be done for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.

For now to reduce pressure you can use decongestant nasal sprays and do steam inhalations.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does A Perforated Septum Cause Pain And Pressure On The Roof Of The Mouth?

Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pressure over the roof of mouth can be most probably due to sinus related problem. Sinus congestion and sinus infection is one of the most common cause for pressure over roof of mouth or palate. So my suggestion is to consult your doctor and get checked. A sinus X-ray can be done for confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. For now to reduce pressure you can use decongestant nasal sprays and do steam inhalations. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.