Deviated Septum – How Does Nose Septum Surgery Work?
About 80% of Americans have trouble breathing properly because of a crooked or deviated nasal septum, did you know?
There is a wall of cartilage and connective tissue that separates the nasal passageways, the septum. One or both nasal airways might become blocked if the nasal septum is crooked or off-center. Many factors can lead to nasal obstruction, including a preexisting ailment, trauma, surgery, or the collapse of the nostrils (also known as "valve collapse").
An upper respiratory infection (URI) or sinusitis, for example, might cause breathing difficulties when the deviated septum is severe, blocking one side of the patient's nose and reducing airflow. Deviated septums typically don't cause any symptoms, and many patients don't even know they have one. If you have a septal deformity, you'll notice the following:
Blocked nostrils - Breathing through one or more of the nostrils may be made more difficult if this obstruction is present. Patients with a cold or allergies may sense this more clearly because their nasal passages expand and narrow, making it more difficult for them to breathe.
Nasal congestion and sinus infection - Sinus infections and post-nasal drip are common side effects of a misaligned nasal septum.
Nosebleeds - Nasal septum dryness might increase the likelihood of nosebleeds in patients.
Disturbed sleep - A patient's quality of sleep might be significantly impacted by a deviated septum and swelling of the intranasal tissues, which can cause dry mouth owing to mouth breathing.
The Treatment Process in Three Easy Steps
There are many over-the-counter and prescription alternatives for moderate symptoms available at your local pharmacy.
Schedule a visit for nose septum surgery with an otolaryngologist or a double-board certified head and neck surgeon and face plastic surgeon if you have severe nasal obstruction, recurrent nosebleeds, or persistent sinus infections or feel you have a deviated septum. The surgeon may recommend a septoplasty treatment based on individual patient circumstances.
Surgery to correct the patient's septum and restore normal breathing is known as a septoplasty. The exterior look of the nose is not affected by septoplasty operation or nose septum surgery, however septorhinoplasty procedures are offered for patients who want to restore internal septum alignment while also altering the external appearance of the nose for face harmony.
Breathing problems may necessitate a change in one's lifestyle. It is common to use cartilage grafts from the septum, ear or even rarer the rib to rebuild a nose that has been traumatized or has undergone surgery in the past for any other cause. Consultations include an examination of the interior and external noses, which often includes a CT scan to evaluate the septum and sinuses.
Deviated septum corrective procedures may be partially or completely covered by insurance depending on the patient's diagnosis and insurance policy. See us at OKOA for this surgery. If deviated septum makes you suffer a lot, this is the solution.
**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.