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Having Difficulty Breathing? You Might Have Deviated Septum!
- 11:47, 30th August 2018
- Test Organization
- Ears, Nose, Throat and Mouth
- Breathing Problems
Many people are not aware of the fact that troubled breathing can be an early sign of a deviated septum. This is where the cartilage of the nose is uneven or crooked, making one passage narrower than the other.
Surprisingly, there are many people with a deviated septum who lead a perfectly healthy and normal life. A deviated septum occurs for a number of reason like, nose injury, broken nose and some people are born with this condition.
What are the Symptoms of a Deviated Septum?
Most people with a deviated septum have only a slight deviation and symptoms are quite unlikely in such cases. However, the possible symptoms are breathing difficulty, sinus infections, dryness in one nostril, nasal congestion and loud breathing or snoring during sleep.
In severe cases, the deviation might be accompanied by facial pain. You must immediately seek expert opinion if you are suffering from frequent sinus infections and nosebleeds.
How Can You Get it Fixed?
For a majority of cases, treatment is not required, but if the condition worsens, surgery is the only option. If you do not prefer undergoing a surgery due to its costs and risk factors, you can avail other options. It will not resolve your issue, but will definitely reduce the problems associated with it.
Some of the common treatments comprise nasal steroid spray, decongestants, nasal strips and antihistamines. If the condition does not improve, you may need septoplasty, which is a reconstructive surgery.
Are there Any Complications that You Might Face after Surgery?
Typically, septoplasty is a safe procedure and the surgery is done by putting the patient under anesthesia. However, there are some risks, such as changing of the shape of your nose, excessive bleeding, septal hematoma, decreased sense of smell or persistence in problems even after the surgery.
If you are experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms, consult your doctor. You can also seek expert opinion on Curedit.
