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Deviated nasal septum
Will massage help a deviated nasal septum?
Nasal septum deviation massage has no effect, and post-massage can stimulate local mucosal congestion and edema, leading to nasal congestion and nosebleeds in patients. Nasal septum deviation is a bony deviation caused by abnormal development of the nasal septum during embryonic stages, or by postnatal trauma to the nasal septum or compression from nasal tumors causing the septum to deviate to one or both sides. After a nasal septum deviation, it can cause persistent and progressive nasal congestion on both sides, accompanied by a foreign body sensation in the nasal cavity and headaches. Nasal septum deviation can also induce sinusitis and nasal polyps in patients. It is necessary to go to the hospital for a detailed examination, where an endoscopic nasal examination and sinus CT scan can provide a diagnosis. In terms of treatment, nasal septum deviation requires local surgical correction for a complete cure.
Can a deviated nasal septum cause tinnitus?
A deviated nasal septum may lead to tinnitus in patients. A deviated nasal septum refers to the deviation of the cartilaginous or bony part beneath the mucous membrane of the nasal septum, protruding into one side of the nasal cavity, forming spurs or local bending. This can cause nasal congestion and headaches in patients, and some may develop tinnitus as a result of the headaches. The primary treatment goal for patients with a deviated nasal septum is to alleviate nasal congestion and help restore normal breathing. The main treatment method is surgery, which corrects the bent part of the nasal septum mucous membrane to achieve the goal of restoring normal nasal ventilation.
Septal deviation resection
Deviated nasal septum is a common and frequently occurring condition in our department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. It refers to the cartilage and bone of the nasal septum deviating towards one or both sides of the nasal cavities, leading to clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches. Typically, a CT scan is conducted to determine the extent of the deviation, and then, combined with clinical symptoms, surgery is performed to correct the deviated nasal septum. The surgery mainly involves removing the deviated cartilage and bone, and then repositioning the nasal septum to a central position, thus eliminating the symptoms caused by the deviated nasal septum.
Can a deviated septum be corrected with rhinoplasty?
Patients with a deviated septum undergoing rhinoplasty may be impacted, leading to the failure of the surgery. Excessive deviation of the nasal septum can cause narrowing of the anterior nostrils, making it difficult for the endoscope to enter the nasal cavity and increasing the difficulty of the surgery for the patient. Therefore, if a patient is found to have a noticeable septal deviation before rhinoplasty, it is usually necessary to first perform a submucosal septal correction surgery to correct it, and then proceed with the rhinoplasty after recovery. Moreover, in the operating room, we should operate carefully to avoid damaging the bony part of the nasal dorsum to prevent the collapse of the nasal bridge.
Symptoms of a deviated septum
The symptoms of a deviated nasal septum can vary significantly from person to person. Some individuals with a mild deviation might not exhibit any obvious clinical symptoms and are only diagnosed during a physical examination or an endoscopic nasal examination. However, if the deviation is more pronounced, it may cause various symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, nosebleeds, headaches, and dizziness. In some cases, it can also lead to sinusitis, characterized by sudden acute purulent nasal discharge, nasal congestion, headaches, and a reduced sense of smell. Overall, this is a relatively common condition and most patients see good results after timely and standard medical treatment.
What medicine to take for a deviated septum?
Nasal septal deviation is a structural abnormality, primarily involving the cartilage or bone of the nasal septum leaning towards one side of the nasal cavity. Clinically, this may result in symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches. Generally, these symptoms alone, simply due to the deviated septum, do not require any medication for treatment. However, if the symptoms caused by the deviated septum are severe, we can use some medications, such as drugs for treating rhinitis, including traditional Chinese medicine formulas like Rhino Clear Granules, and also some vitamins to enhance the quality of the nasal mucosa. The fragility of the nasal mucosa can lead to nosebleeds. Of course, a more important treatment is surgical correction of the deviated septum.
Can acupuncture be used for a deviated nasal septum?
Nasal septum deviation is a relatively common ENT disorder. It is not recommended to treat it with acupuncture, as it is difficult to correct the deviated septum through acupuncture. If the deviation of the nasal septum is mild and there are no related clinical symptoms, there is no need for treatment. If the nasal septum deviation is severe and accompanied by related clinical manifestations such as nasal congestion, headache, and nasal bleeding, it may be necessary to consider performing a nasal endoscopy for septum deviation correction surgery. Generally speaking, the surgical outcome is quite good, but it still requires regular postoperative follow-up to observe the recovery.
Can a deviated nasal septum be inherited?
Nasal septal deviation is not hereditary. The main causes of nasal septal deviation are due to different growth rates of the nasal septal cartilage in patients during infancy and adolescence, which leads to tension-induced deviation, or due to local trauma caused by impact, resulting in deviation of the patient's nasal septum. For the symptoms mentioned above, they mainly cause nasal congestion, headaches, nosebleeds, and other related conditions. The primary treatment method for patients with nasal septal deviation involves the submucosal removal of cartilage under functional endoscopy, in order to correct the deviated parts of the patient's nasal septum. This is done with the goal of restoring normal airflow in the nasal passages and alleviating contact headaches.
Can a deviated nasal septum be cured?
A deviated nasal septum can be treated. Firstly, it is necessary to examine the degree of deviation and the clinical symptoms. If it is a simple deviation with mild severity and no related clinical symptoms, this condition generally does not require special treatment and regular follow-ups are sufficient. However, if the deviation is severe and accompanied by corresponding clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, dizziness, and nosebleeds, surgery may be considered to correct the deviation. Generally, after surgical correction, the deviated nasal septum can be cured.
Can a deviated nasal septum be treated without surgery?
A deviated nasal septum does not necessarily require surgery. The treatment for a deviated nasal septum mainly depends on the severity of the deviation and clinical symptoms. If it's just a minor deviation without obvious clinical manifestations, most patients don't need specific treatment. Generally, they can just be rechecked in the near future to observe any changes. However, if the deviation is significant and accompanied by clinical symptoms, such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, runny nose, headaches, or dizziness, surgery might need to be considered. Currently, the surgery can be conducted under endoscopy as a nasal septum deviation correction surgery or as a nasal septoplasty. Overall, the surgery is not very traumatic, and generally, the results are quite definitive. Typically, the recovery period is about two weeks.