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For chronic nasal obstruction, the turbinates are targeted; For habitual snoring, the soft palate and the uvula are targeted; For obstructive sleep apnea, the base of the tongue and other airway structures are targeted; Note: the actual areas targeted depends on each individual's specific anatomy, so the above are just general associations.
Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The effectiveness of removing the adenoids in children to improve recurrent nasal symptoms and/or nasal obstruction has not been well studied. [1]
Nasal surgery is a specialty including the removal of nasal obstruction that cannot be achieved by medication and nasal reconstruction. Currently, it comprises four approaches, namely rhinoplasty, septoplasty, sinus surgery, and turbinoplasty, targeted at different sections of the nasal cavity in the order of their external to internal positions.
The adenoid will shrink back to a smaller size and cause less nasal obstruction if it is acutely swollen and responds well to antibiotic and steroid therapy. After undergoing an adenoidectomy, patients usually experience improvements in their eustachian tube function, a reduction in nasal obstruction, and a decrease in excessive nasal discharge.
Nasal septum deviation is the most common cause of nasal obstruction. [7] A history of trauma to the nose is often present including trauma from the process of birth or microfractures. [ 7 ] A medical professional, such as an otorhinolaryngologist (ears, nose, and throat doctor), typically makes the diagnosis after taking a thorough history ...
Surgery should be considered for those with complete nasal obstruction, uncontrolled runny nose, nasal deformity caused by polyps or continued symptoms despite medical management. [7] Surgery serves to remove the polyps as well as the surrounding inflamed mucosa, open obstructed nasal passages, and clear the sinuses.
The major symptoms of ENS include a sensation of suffocation, nasal dryness, nasal burning, nasal crusting, and an impaired sense of airflow through the nose in patients who have had surgery or injury to nasal turbinates. [13] ENS can greatly reduce a patient's quality of life and many patients struggle to complete activities of daily living.
Most surgeries are completed in 60 minutes or less, while the recovery time could be up to several weeks. Put simply, septoplasty is a surgery that helps repair the passageways in the nose making it easier to breathe. This surgery is usually performed on patients with a deviated septum, recurrent rhinitis, or sinus issues.