Disorders of the Nose

The wall seperating two nasal cavities starts its development during the fetal life as with the other structures of the nose. Independent of the reason that causes this midline structure to shift off midline, the end result is a deviated septum.

Rhinoplasty is a surgery to provide a patient with both a nicer looking nose that suits person’s facial features and a better breathing, relieving any blockage as well as adapting the internal nasal passages to new shape.

As the nasal and paranasal mucosal surfaces gets swollen, the openings to the sinuses get blocked and consequently the mucus clearance system becomes disabled to clear the sinuses This situation is termed sinusitis.

Adenoid is the equivalent organ to the tonsils which are located in the throat and are highly active in children. Sometimes adenoid tissue may get overly enlarged.

If you are a heavy snorer, wake up tired in the mornings and if you are experiencing day time sleepiness, the reason might be sleep apnea.

At the entrance of the nose, right behind the wings are located the inferior turbinates. The turbinates may be come an issue most of the time due to enlargement.