nose deviation

Septum (septum) A type of cartilage that separates the nostrils of.
Typically, this blade is located in the center of the nasal cavities بینی Equally divided.
Although not in the center of the blade in some people and so one of the nasal cavities is larger than the other.
And unequal tilting of the blade deflection that may cause adverse reactions such as blocked nose or nasal cavities and cause respiratory problems.
According to statistics, the crooked nasal septum is common.
However, if this tilt causes problems for health or quality of life affect him, it is better to be treated.

Cause deviated septum

Deviated septum can be congenital or the result of damage to the nose not come. The condition can worsen with increasing age.

Symptoms of nasal septum deviation

Most people with a deviated septum, only a small deviation in their nose. Other possible symptoms include::

Difficulty breathing, especially through the nose

Breathe better and easier with a nose

nose bleeding- Due to dry the surface of the blade بینیRisk of increased bleeding..

Sinus infection

Dry nasal cavities

Snoring and snorting

Or pressure retention nose

A discharge in the back of the throat

سردرد

In severe cases, the person may cause facial pain. If you regularly, bleeding or infection, you should see your doctor.

How to diagnose deviated septum

To diagnose deviated septum, nasal cavities doctor first, the location of the blade and the size of the nostrils will review. Then, the questions about sleep, snoring, respiratory and sinus problems you will be asked..

Treatment deviated septum

In most cases, deviated septum does not require treatment. However, in severe cases, surgery is the most common treatment options. With other treatments, however, deviated septum will not disappear, but will reduce its symptoms. These treatments include::

Use Decongestants

Antihistamines

Nasal steroid sprays

Nasal discharge strip

If symptoms do not improve with medication deviated septum, possibly a doctor's surgery سپتوپلاستی Will offer.

Preparation for septoplasty surgery: For two weeks before and after surgery should be taking drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen do not, because these drugs increase the risk of bleeding.. Also do not smoke.

The septoplasty surgery: Operation time was 90 minutes and the patient is anesthetized during surgery. In this surgery, the doctor septal cartilage or bone to cut off the excess. It is possible to keep the doctor blade, silicon chips put into the nasal cavities. In the end, wound stitches will.

Surgical complications include

تغییر شکل بینی

Of going problems even after surgery.

Excessive bleeding

Loss of sense of smell

Temporary numbness in the gums and teeth Top

Hematoma (The accumulation of blood)

Care after surgery, septoplasty

After surgery, doctors reduce the risk of infection, a drug prescribed for you will. For healing, it is recommended that the following points:

Not Finn

At bedtime, let your head high

Exercise and activities not active

Effects of not treating a deviated septum

The most common complication deviated septum, nasal obstruction, one or both is. This engenders the following problems

Chronic sinus

Breathing problems during sleep

اختلال خواب

nose bleeding

درد صورت

Dry mouth

Pressure or congestion in the nasal passages

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