Contents
In line with its mission, the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony makes every effort to provide reliable medical content supported by the latest scientific knowledge. The additional flag “Checked Content” indicates that the article has been reviewed by or written directly by a physician. This two-step verification: a medical journalist and a doctor allows us to provide the highest quality content in line with current medical knowledge.
Our commitment in this area has been appreciated, among others, by by the Association of Journalists for Health, which awarded the Editorial Board of MedTvoiLokony with the honorary title of the Great Educator.
Nasal septum surgery, also known as septoplasty, is a procedure that can significantly improve your quality of life. The curved nasal septum makes breathing difficult, favors the retention of secretions flowing down the throat, and also increases the incidence of inflammation in the patient. When is it worth deciding to have nasal septum surgery and what does the procedure look like?
The causes of the curvature of the nasal septum
It is difficult to pinpoint a clear cause of the curvature of the nasal septum, as there may be many factors causing this ailment. The causes of the nasal septum curve include:
- congenital defect – a congenital curve of the nasal septum is the result of irregular growth of the bony and cartilaginous parts of the craniofacial skeleton;
- childbirth result – the baby usually has a badly flattened nose after delivery. Most babies have their nose straightened after a few weeks. In some children, however, only some of the tissues return to their proper place and the rest remain crooked, creating a crooked nasal septum;
- mechanical injuries that arise as a result of playing sports or accidents while playing.
Curve nasal septum – how is it manifested?
The curve of the nasal septum is quite often an ailment, so many of us can observe its symptoms. The most characteristic symptoms of the nasal septum curve are:
- constant nasal congestion, both in the right and left nostrils;
- recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, i.e. pharyngitis, otitis media, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses;
- loud and bothersome snoring;
- recurring headaches;
- epistaxis;
- deterioration of the sense of smell;
- periodic clogging of the ears.
Do you have symptoms of the nasal septum curve? Find a facility where you will consult a specialist and then undergo treatment.
Nasal septum surgery – description of the procedure
Nasal septum surgery is a procedure with a large scope and extensive scope of surgical intervention. The procedure involves making an incision in the nose in the area of the vestibule, and then detaching the mucosa from the cartilage. If possible, correction of the cartilage inside the nose is performed. Then there is no need to remove it. In more complicated cases, the cartilage must be removed, and then properly prepared and re-inserted into the patient’s nose. Nasal septum surgery can also be performed using the endoscopic method. The procedure is then less invasive and the hospitalization period does not exceed one day.
How long does nasal septum surgery take?
The duration of the nasal septum surgery largely depends on the complexity of the operated case. The treatment time is usually 30 to 90 minutes. Therefore, the patient is most often admitted to the hospital and discharged on the same day. A tamponade inserted into the nose is removed 48 hours after the procedure.
How Much Does Nasal Septum Surgery Cost?
How does recovery after nasal septum surgery look like?
Although the patient is discharged from the hospital about 24 hours after the procedure, the recovery takes longer. After surgery, the patient should follow the doctor’s instructions, which may include:
- limiting physical activity for about 7 days after the procedure;
- a larger dose of rest – preferably in a lying position with a slightly raised head;
- minimizing the practice of sports that may injure the nose – football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, etc.
- applying cold compresses to the nose, which can reduce puffiness.
The content of the medTvoiLokony website is intended to improve, not replace, the contact between the Website User and their doctor. The website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Before following the specialist knowledge, in particular medical advice, contained on our Website, you must consult a doctor. The Administrator does not bear any consequences resulting from the use of information contained on the Website.