Deformation of the nasal septum can occur for a variety of reasons. It should be noted that a perfectly straight septum does not exist, and correction is not necessary in every case. Our clinic in Israel will help determine the need for septum correction and, if necessary, provide treatment.
Causes
One of the causes of nasal septum deformation can be hereditary factors or disturbances in the growth of the skull bones. Very often, especially among the male population, there are injuries that also lead to displacement of the septum. Deformations can also occur due to so-called compensatory reasons. In this case, there is one of the pathologies (for example, enlarged polyps) that leads to curvature. Curvature can occur due to hypertrophy of one of the nasal turbinates, which becomes a source of pressure on the septum and causes its displacement.
Symptoms
Nasal septum deformation causes difficulty in breathing, as the nasal passages narrow, the dynamics of airflow changes, and the sensitivity of nerve receptors in the nasal mucosa changes. As a result, oxygen starvation of the body occurs. This leads to a predominance of mouth breathing, so the inhaled air is insufficiently warmed (gas exchange worsens), sharply increasing the possibility of infection. Patients with a deviated nasal septum complain of headaches, nighttime snoring, and nosebleeds. Increased fatigue is also observed, as insufficient oxygen reaches the lungs.
Diagnosis of the Nasal Septum in Israel
First and foremost, specialists in Israel conduct an examination of the patient's nose, analyze nasal breathing, and assess the sense of smell. It is very important to exclude other diseases when there is a suspicion of a deviated septum. For this purpose, rhinoscopy is performed – an examination of the nose using special instruments. For additional assessment of the condition of the nasal sinuses, detection of ridges, and other anomalies, X-rays, computed tomography, and endoscopy are used.
Correction of the Nasal Septum in Israel
Treatment in Israel is performed using septoplasty. The surgery is conducted under general or local anesthesia. All procedures are carried out through the nostril. For this, the mucous membrane is separated from the septum by incision, plastic surgery is performed, and stitches are applied. Today, endoscopic laser septoplasty is widely used.