Symptoms of a Deviated Septum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/deviated-septum-causing-congestion.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn addition to the physical appearance of a deviated septum, symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Difficulty breathing.<\/li>
- Noisy breathing. <\/li>
- Nasal congestion.<\/li>
- Nosebleeds.<\/li>
- Headaches.<\/li>
- Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses).<\/li>
- Snoring.<\/li>
- Sleep apnea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosing a Deviated Septum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In order to diagnose a deviated septum<\/a>, an ENT physician at Blue Ridge ENT<\/span> will perform a physical exam of both the inside and outside of your nose and ask you questions about your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTreating a Deviated Septum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As stated previously, if a deviated septum doesn\u2019t cause severe symptoms, no treatment may be necessary. However, if you experience complications, your ENT physician may recommend treatment. The treatment for a deviated septum is a surgical procedure called a septoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three main steps for a septoplasty<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Anesthesia. <\/strong>The first step is that your physician will administer either local or general anesthesia so that you\u2019re comfortable during the procedure.<\/li>
- Repair. <\/strong>The next steps are for your physician to separate the membrane that covers the septum, remove any bone and cartilage that is deviated, replace the membrane and stitch it back together.<\/li>
- Bandaging.<\/strong> Finally, your physician will pack the nose with gauze and apply bandages to the outside.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Recovering from Septoplasty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Septoplasty is an outpatient procedure<\/a>, which means you should be able to go home the same day, as long as there are no complications. You may experience bruising, swelling and soreness for several weeks, as well as discomfort when breathing through the nose. You\u2019ll need to take medications to manage pain and to prevent infection, which can be picked up at Boones Pharmacy<\/a>. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call Blue Ridge ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn addition to the physical appearance of a deviated septum, symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Difficulty breathing.<\/li>
- Noisy breathing. <\/li>
- Nasal congestion.<\/li>
- Nosebleeds.<\/li>
- Headaches.<\/li>
- Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses).<\/li>
- Snoring.<\/li>
- Sleep apnea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosing a Deviated Septum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In order to diagnose a deviated septum<\/a>, an ENT physician at Blue Ridge ENT<\/span> will perform a physical exam of both the inside and outside of your nose and ask you questions about your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treating a Deviated Septum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As stated previously, if a deviated septum doesn\u2019t cause severe symptoms, no treatment may be necessary. However, if you experience complications, your ENT physician may recommend treatment. The treatment for a deviated septum is a surgical procedure called a septoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are three main steps for a septoplasty<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Anesthesia. <\/strong>The first step is that your physician will administer either local or general anesthesia so that you\u2019re comfortable during the procedure.<\/li>
- Repair. <\/strong>The next steps are for your physician to separate the membrane that covers the septum, remove any bone and cartilage that is deviated, replace the membrane and stitch it back together.<\/li>
- Bandaging.<\/strong> Finally, your physician will pack the nose with gauze and apply bandages to the outside.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Recovering from Septoplasty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Septoplasty is an outpatient procedure<\/a>, which means you should be able to go home the same day, as long as there are no complications. You may experience bruising, swelling and soreness for several weeks, as well as discomfort when breathing through the nose. You\u2019ll need to take medications to manage pain and to prevent infection, which can be picked up at Boones Pharmacy<\/a>. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call Blue Ridge ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n
- Repair. <\/strong>The next steps are for your physician to separate the membrane that covers the septum, remove any bone and cartilage that is deviated, replace the membrane and stitch it back together.<\/li>
- Anesthesia. <\/strong>The first step is that your physician will administer either local or general anesthesia so that you\u2019re comfortable during the procedure.<\/li>