What are the causes of nasal congestion?
The causes of nasal congestion are actually very varied. Among these, the most common ones in daily life;
What is the deviation of the nasal septum?
The nasal septum is the name of the wall that divides the right and left nostrils in the middle.
The deviation of the nasal septum is the curvature of the wall, which separates the right and left nostrils in the nose, with anterior cartilage and posterior bone. In short, the curvature of the nasal chamber.
Does deviation of the nasal septum mean cartilage or bone in the nose?
No, there's no excess bone or cartilage tissue. It is the deformity of the existing cartilage or bone structure. That means that the septum, which should be straight, is curved.
What is Nose Flesh? What kind of complaints?
In fact, the first thing that comes to mind when you say nasal flesh; turbinates in the nasal cavity of each person is larger than normal. The other thing that comes to mind when you say nose meat; meats that are not normally located in the nasal cavity. The difference between the two; turbines need not be removed, while polyps are required.
When the turbinates are large, they may cause nasal congestion. In such cases, turbinates can be reduced by a number of methods, and in very very rare cases they can be partially removed.
Polyps are structures that are not included in the normal nose anatomy. For this reason, polyps that cannot be destroyed by drug treatment should be removed by surgery.
In what cases is the nasal septum deviation performed?
If there are complaints such as nasal congestion, snoring, mouth open sleep, flowing mouth, waking up in the morning with dry mouth, and the condition causing it, deviation of the nasal septum should be operated.
What kind of problems are encountered if nasal septum deviation is not treated?
Deviation of the nasal septum; first of all, it causes nasal congestion which is very uncomfortable for the comfort of life. In case the complaint continues; mouth open to sleep, dry mouth, morning sore throat pain that occurs during the day, snoring, sleep breathing irregularities (apnea or hypopnea) can cause.
After surgery for nasal obstruction may be necessary again?
If the indication and necessity of the operation is planned correctly, there is usually no need for a second operation. So it is possible to solve with a single operation.
Are there risks of nasal septum deviation surgery? If so what?
What kind of tampons are used in nasal septum deviation surgery?
Does it make a lot of pain when the nasal tampon is pulled?
Contrary to fear, there is no serious pain when removing the bumpers. In the past, serious pain was felt because of the use of cloth pads after surgery. Pain was completely eliminated by using more comfortable tampons.
Is there any change outside the nose after deviation surgery?
If the correct technique is applied and the rules are followed, there will be no deformation outside the nose.
At what age should deviation surgery be performed?
Although it is generally done after the age of 18, the lower age limit has been taken by some authorities until the age of 16.
This procedure can be performed in very experienced hands and when necessary in pediatric age (less than 16 years old).
Do patients with allergic rhinitis benefit from deviation surgery?
It certainly benefits. If there is a deviation of nasal septum in patients with allergic rhinitis, it should be corrected by operation. Postoperative medication requirement may decrease but allergic rhinitis does not improve.
If the nasal obstruction is on the right or left, should surgery be performed on both sides?
Since the nasal septum is the mid-nasal septum, the sides do not matter. In other words, the same result is obtained from right or left surgery to the nasal septum.
What causes nasal spray addiction? How is it treated?
In fact, there is no such thing as nasal spray addiction. In fact, the situation is as follows. When nasal sprays containing OXYMETAZOLIN are used, they open the nasal congestion due to swelling in the nasal mucosa in a very short time. However, if such sprays continue to be used for a long time (more than 5 days), the need for the drug increases. This condition is called RINITIS MEDICAMENTOSIS. In other words, when he is not using the medicine, he starts to experience nasal congestion very often. Previously, once a day to use nasal spray is sufficient in this case 2-3 times a day may be necessary to use a nasal spray. Always consult your ear, nose and throat specialist for treatment.
Will there be swelling and bruising around the eyes after septum deviation?
There is no swelling or bruising around the face and eyes after nasal septum deviation surgery (septoplasty). There will be no positive or negative changes in the appearance of the nose.
How long can I get back to work after surgery?
You will only be hospitalized for one day after septoplasty. Thanks to the silicone pad placed on your nose, you can continue to breathe. Therefore, you can return to your work and daily life the next day.
