Deviated septums and sinusitis Posted: 05-19-08 11:45am
I have chronic sinus congestion, and have
had it since I was 14 years old. I am now
37. Since I was in my teens, one nostril
has always been clogged. Not most of the
time, but always. However, it is not the
same one all the time. In fact, I have
literally had my left nostril clogged
completely and in a matter of ten seconds
or so, it will switch over to the right
nostril, and the left is clear. All of my
symptoms seem like a deviated septum, but
I can't find any information about the
clogged nostril shifting with a deviated
septum.
I have lived with this condition because
it never really affected me that much. It
was just kind of a nuisance. In the past
five years or so, I have started having
problem with allergies, and it's just
gotten worse. I now have had a sinus
infection (perhaps?) for about two months.
I have daily sinus headaches, coughing,
and nasal drip that I can't seem to shake.
Any ideas? Thanks!
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Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A4147 Posted: 05-20-08 17:35pm
Reviewing your symptoms (nasal congestion,
sinus headache, coughing, nasal drip…)
that last for more than 23 years, you
probably have been experiencing chronic
sinusitis. A deviated nasal septum is one
of the most common reasons for developing
chronic sinusitis. A deviated nasal septum
makes the mucus drainage more difficult
and further creates conditions for
frequent bacterial infections. Allergies
and improper treatment of acute bacterial
sinus infections can also cause chronic
sinusitis. Nasal inspection and an X-ray
image of the nose and para-nasal sinuses
are required for diagnosing the chronic
sinusitis and deviated nasal septum.
Microbiological examination of nose and
throat samples is necessary to identify
the infective agent and to choose the
proper antibiotic. Chronic rhinitis and
sinusitis often lead to polyp development
that worsens the symptoms. If a deviated
nasal septum is diagnosed, surgical
intervention is recommended. Nasal polyps
are also removed surgically.
You may want to consult an ENT-specialist
about your condition.
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