Will septoplasty fix my nose disorder?
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Septoplasty, also known as septorhinoplasty, is the only method to resolve a deviated septum. Although many of the symptoms will go away when the septum is placed properly, not all nasal conditions will be resolved, particularly if they are related to allergy. Nose disorders caused by inflammation cannot be treated with septoplasty either.
Septoplasty, also known as septorhinoplasty, is the only method to resolve a deviated septum. Although many of the symptoms will go away when the septum is placed properly, not all nasal conditions will be resolved, particularly if they are related... More -
Dr. Brian Broker answered:"Septoplasty" is the surgical straightening of the septum, the piece that divides the nose internally into a left and right side. It is unusual for nasal congestion to be due to a deviated septum alone. More often, allergies and the resulting swollen nasal tissues play a role along with a deviated septum.
In our office, nasal surgery is usually done in conjunction with an allergy evaluation to maximize the normal function of the nose after surgery."Septoplasty" is the surgical straightening of the septum, the piece that divides the nose internally into a left and right side. It is unusual for nasal congestion to be due to a deviated septum alone. More often, allergies and the resulting... More
