What is a deviated septum?
What is nasal deviation? : Nasal deviation is known as headache, nasal congestion and sinusitis. This relatively common disorder, which many rhinoplasty surgeries are treated for, can be caused by a simple fracture of the nose and an accident..
Although nasal deviation does not show any specific symptoms, it can cause severe problems for the affected person, which can be very painful and annoying during this time and predispose the person to colds and chronic sinusitis..
Nasal deviation is a damage to the cartilage of the middle septum of the nose that develops inside the nasal cavity, usually does not cause any symptoms and depending on the type of deviation can cause obstruction and disruption in one or both canals.
Reasons for nasal deviation
Nasal deviation due to hereditary and genetic reasons
When the nasal septum grows asymmetrically due to hereditary reasons and becomes more visible with age.
Trauma to the nose or fracture
The cartilaginous tissue of the nose is more flexible than the bone, but when the nose is severely damaged, it can lead to deviation of the nasal septum. The younger the blow to the nose, the more severe the complication because cartilage tissue is stronger than in adulthood.. Fractures of the nasal bone can also lead to deviation of the nose due to the connection between the cartilage and the nasal bone..
Symptoms of nasal septum deviation
- Nasal congestion
- Respiratory disorders
- Decreased sense of smell
- Dry nose
- Nasal bleeding
- Recurrent ear infections
- Feeling of pressure in the head
- Snoring when breathing
- Sputum secretions in the back of the nose and throat
- Your voice is nasal
- Frequent headaches
- Sore throat
- In severe cases, sleep apnea
(Sleep apnea is a type of sleep apnea that interrupts breathing for a short period of time and interferes with sleep.)
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