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Q: Blocked nose: deviated nasal septum?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 3rd, 2007
Is there a permanent cure for my current medical dilema - blocked nose?
What can I do to overcome the nasal blockage scenario that I explained under current medical status?
What is this condition termed?
Will the current medication help in curing the issue?

I'm writing this scencerly hoping to receive advise from experts in field.
Thanks in advance.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 12th, 2007
Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A2304
According to the symptoms you report, a blocked nose and runny nose, and the X-ray image showing a septal deviation and sinus haziness it seems that you could be experiencing chronic sinusitis. A deviated nasal septum prevents normal mucus drainage from the sinuses. Stagnation of the mucus makes the sinuses vulnerable to infections. And repeated infection can cause chronic inflammation of the sinuses. Additionally, chronic inflammation can cause polyp growth in the nasal cavity or sinuses. A CT-scan can detect such a pseudotumor. The medications you are taking (decongestives, corticosteroids and antihistamines) are successful in calming inflammation. Medication would be prescribed if the chronic inflammation was caused by allergy. In your case, it seems that the deviation of the nasal septum is the main cause for the chronic sinusitis and surgical intervention would be more helpful than medications.


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