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2. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure performed entirely through the nostrils; accordingly, no bruising or external signs occur. The surgery might be combined with a rhinoplasty, in which casetheexternalappearanceofthenoseisaltered, andswelling/bruisingofthefaceisevident. Septoplasty may also be combined with sinus surgery.Thetimerequiredfortheoperation averages about one to one and a half hours, dependingonthedeviation.Itcanbedonewitha localorageneralanestheticandisusuallydoneon anoutpatientbasis.Afterthesurgery,nasal packing is inserted to prevent excessive postoperative bleeding. During the surgery, badly deviated portions of the septum may be removed entirely,ortheymaybereadjustedandreinserted intothenose.Ifadeviatednasalseptumisthesole cause for your chronic sinusitis, relief from this severedisorderwillbeachieved. KnowMoreAboutSeptoplasty -CoastalEarNose&Throat

3. KnowAboutBalloonSinus Surgery-CoastalEarNose& Throat Aballoonsinuplastyisaminimallyinvasive endoscopic procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining within the paranasal sinuses. Once inflamed, the sinus cavities become a fertile ground for viruses, bacteria, and occasionally fungitogrow,resultingininfection.Ifitbecomes chronic there may be a structural problem in the nose or sinuses. In those cases, a balloon sinuplastymayberecommended.

4. KnowMoreAboutAdenoid Hypertrophy-CoastalEarNose &Throat The tonsils are two masses of tissue found on either sideofthebackofthethroat.Theadenoidsarelocated high in the throat behind the nose and roof of the mouth. Together they form part of the ring of glandulartissueatthebackofthethroat.Thetonsils and adenoids assist the body in defense against infection by "sampling" entering bacteria and viruses and becoming infected themselves. They then help formantibodiestoresistandfightfutureinfections. However, the tonsils and adenoids often become susceptibletorecurrentbacterialinfectionsandcan eventriggerairwayobstruction.

5. AllergicandChronic Rhinitis-CoastalEarNose &Throat Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an especially commonchronicnasalprobleminadolescents andyoungadults.Allergiestoinhalantslike pollen,dust,andanimaldanderbegintocause sinusandnasalsymptomsinearlychildhood. Infants and young children are especially susceptibletoallergicsensitivitytofoodsand indoorallergens.

6. Anosmiaisaconditioninwhichaperson completelylosesthesenseofsmell. Dependingonthereasonforitsloss,the condition may be temporary or permanent. Common causes of temporary anosmia include colds, allergies and sinus infections, and viral infectionssuchastheflu.Agingisalsoa factor. Anosmia(LackofSmell)- CoastalEarNose&Throat

7. NasalObstruction- CoastalEarNose&Throat Nasal obstruction is a symptom rather than a stand-alone diagnosis, and there is a wide range ofmedicalandstructuralproblemsthatcanaffect your ability to breathe properly. Structural problemscausedbydeformitiesofthecartilageor bony structures of the nasal framework are common causes of nasal obstruction. These include a deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, largeadenoids,aswellasswollenturbinatetissue, andnasalvalvecollapse.Othercausesmaybe non-anatomicalandduetoconditionsthatcause the nasal lining to swell, including chronic sinusitis or severe nasal allergies. Each of these nasalobstructionscanoftenbecorrectedusinga varietyofsurgicaltechniques.

8. NasalPolyps-Coastal EarNose&Throat Nasal polyps are benign growths that develop within the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. If large enough, thesegrowthsmayblockthepassages andcausebreathingdifficulties,sinus infectionsorothercomplications. Nasal polyps can affect anyone, but they occur more frequently in adults. Medications may shrink or eliminate nasalpolyps,butsurgeryissometimes neededtoremovethem.

9. Nosebleeds-CoastalEar Nose&Throat Mostnosebleedsorepistaxesbegininthelowerpartoftheseptum, thesemi-rigidwallthatseparatesthetwonostrilsofthenose.The septum contains blood vessels that can be broken by a blow to the noseortheedgeofasharpfingernail.Nosebleedcomingfromthe front of the nose or anterior nosebleeds often begin with a flow of bloodoutonenostrilwhenthepatientissittingorstanding. Anterior nosebleeds are common in dry climates or during the winter months when dry, heated indoor air dehydrates the nasal membranes. Dryness may result in crusting, cracking, and bleeding. This can be prevented by placing a light coating of petroleumjellyoranantibioticointmentontheendofafingertip andthenrubitinsidethenose,especiallyonthemiddleportionof thenose(theseptum).

10. PostNasalDrip-Coastal EarNose&Throat Glandsinyournoseandthroatcontinually producemucus(onetotwoquartsaday). Mucus moistens and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and clears inhaled foreign matter, and fights infection. Although it is normally swallowed unconsciously,thefeelingofitaccumulatingin the throat or dripping from the back of your nose is called post-nasal drip. This sensation canbecausedbyexcessivelythicksecretionsor bythroatmuscleandswallowingdisorders.

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