deviated nasal septum
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DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM
DNS
It is very common.It requires treatment only if it produces symptoms.
ETIOLOGY
HeredityHigh arched palateCongenitalTraumaTumour, mass or polyp in the nose
TYPES OF NASAL SEPTUM
Normal Nasal septumC-shaped Nasal septumS-shaped Nasal septumDisplaced lower edge of septal cartilage
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS•Initially asymptomatic•Blocking of the nose•Headache (Vacuum headache, neurologic headache)•Recurrent colds•Anosmia•Epistaxis•Deformity of the external nose
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
oAnterior rhinoscopyoPosterior rhinoscopy
COMPLICATIONS
Recurrent sinusitisMiddle ear infectionMouth breathingAsthmaAtrophic rhinitis
TREATMENT
Submucous resection of the nasal septum (SMR) or Septoplasty
POST OP NURSING MANAGEMENT
Antibiotic and analgesic administration for 5-8 days. Remove nasal packs after 48 hours. After removing nasal packs use decongestants. Apply ointment, Vaseline or liquid paraffin in the nose to loosen the crusts and clots. Advice to prevent injuries to the nose for 3 weeks. And the patient must take one week rest. Forcible nasal blowing must be avoided.
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