Free Breathing
A deviated septum is the most common anatomical cause of congestion: patients live for years on drops with rebound edema. The operation eliminates the cause; with hypertrophy of the inferior conchae, gentle correction is performed under the same anesthesia. After splint removal, care is important: salt irrigation, softening of crusts, ENT examinations. Improves sleep, exercise tolerance, and the course of chronic sinusitis; dependence on vasoconstrictor drops goes away.
Indications
- difficulty breathing through the nose due to a deviated septum;
- chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis associated with impaired aeration;
- snoring and apnea (as part of treatment), headaches;
- frequent nosebleeds from the ridge of the septum.
Modern septoplasty
The operation is performed endoscopically “from the inside” without external incisions and bruises: only curved areas are removed, supporting structures are preserved - the shape of the nose does not change. Breathing becomes free after the swelling subsides; At the same time, the course of sinusitis and snoring improves. Often combined with correction of nasal turbinates in case of their hypertrophy. Hospitalization for a day; pain syndrome is minimal; The main inconvenience is tampons in the first 1–2 days.
