Ent Specialist, Ent Surgeon
MBBS, MCPS (ENT), FCPS (ENT), BACO Fellowship (UK), MCPS (HPE)
Ent Specialist, Ent Surgeon, Ent Specialist
MBBS , PGDLO , MCPS , FCPS
Ent Surgeon, Ent Specialist
MBBS, FCPS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology), Diplomate ENT
The deviation of the nasal septum from the center of the nasal cavity is known as DNS (Deviated Nasal Septum). The nasal septum is a structure made of bone and cartilage that separates the nasal cavity into two halves. As one of the nostrils is smaller than the other, breathing becomes difficult due to a deviated nasal septum. DNS can be present from birth, develop during development, or be caused by a nose/face injury. The patient may have a common cold, a blockage in the respiratory tract, or other ailments. This condition also causes inflammation of the sinuses, and many patients may experience nosebleeds or postnasal drips.
Almost 80% of the population is born with some form of abnormality. The majority of these deformities may not cause any symptoms or be noticed at all. DNS, on the other hand, can cause the following symptoms:
Following are the causes of DNS:
Treatment
If you have a deviated septum, talk to your doctor about whether you need septoplasty surgery. The surgeon will adjust your septum to its normal position during this procedure. In some cases, the surgeon will also perform rhinoplasty to reshape the external appearance of your nose. The surgery is known as a septorhinoplasty when both procedures are performed at the same time.
Following are the preventive measures: