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Deviated Nasal Septum

A deviated nasal septum is a physical disorder where the nasal septum is displaced, affecting 80% of people. It can be caused by trauma, birth complications, or genetic disorders. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, infections, sleep apnea, and loss of smell. Diagnosis involves examination of the nose. Management includes medications for mild cases or septoplasty surgery to straighten the septum. Post-operative care focuses on monitoring for bleeding or infection and supporting comfort and breathing.

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Deviated Nasal Septum

A deviated nasal septum is a physical disorder where the nasal septum is displaced, affecting 80% of people. It can be caused by trauma, birth complications, or genetic disorders. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, infections, sleep apnea, and loss of smell. Diagnosis involves examination of the nose. Management includes medications for mild cases or septoplasty surgery to straighten the septum. Post-operative care focuses on monitoring for bleeding or infection and supporting comfort and breathing.

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  • Introduction to Deviated Nasal Septum: Defines deviated nasal septum, its prevalence, and initial characteristics.
  • Causes: Explores various causes of a deviated nasal septum such as trauma and congenital issues.
  • Pathophysiology: Details the physiological deviation process of the nasal septum and its implications.
  • Types of Deviated Nasal Septum: Illustrates different forms of septum deviation with diagrams.
  • Signs and Symptoms: Lists symptoms associated with severe cases of a deviated septum.
  • Diagnostic Measures: Outlines methods for diagnosing a deviated nasal septum, including examinations and imaging.
  • Management: Covers both procedural and non-procedural management strategies for the condition.
  • Surgical Management: Describes surgical interventions including septoplasty procedures and their complications.
  • Rhinoplasty: Explains cosmetic surgical options related to the nasal septum and surrounding areas.
  • Nursing Management: Focuses on nursing responsibilities post-surgery to monitor and manage patient recovery.
  • Patient Care Instructions: Provides care instructions to patients for post-operative recovery and symptom alleviation.

DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM

 Nasal septum deviation or deviated nasal septum


(DNS) is a physical disorder of the nose involving a
displacement or deflection of the nasal septum
 Some degree of displacement is common.
Affecting 80% of people unknowingly
CAUSES
 Trauma – blow to the face
 Congenital disorder – compression of nose
during child birth
 Genetic connective tissue disorders – marfan
syndrome
 Pressure from massess
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

 Nasal septum in the nose separates the nasal


cavity into two nostrils

 Normally septum lies centrally and thus the nasal


passages are symmetrical

 A deviated septum is an abnormal condition in


which the top of the cartilaginous ridge leans to
the left or the right causing obstruction of the
affected nasal passage
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

 Only more severe cases of deviated septum


will cause symptoms
 Difficulty breathing

 Infections of the sinus

 Sleep apnea

 Snoring

 Repetitive sneezing

 Facial pain

 Nose bleeds

 Mild to severe loss of the ability to smell


DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES

 History collection
 Physical examination – nose examination with
a pen torch
 X ray
MANAGEMENT
 In mild cases – symptomatic
treatment
 Medications – decongestants,
antihistamines and nasal spray
 Medications will relieves only the
symptoms but does not correct
the underlying condition
 Nasal strip - A nasal
strip, external nasal dilator
strip or nasal dilator strip is a
type of adhesive bandage with
embedded plastic ribs or splints
that is applied across the bridge
of the nose and sides of
the nostrils, to assist in keeping
the airway open.
NASAL
INHALATION
 Remove cap form the nasal inhaler
 Shake the container well
 Hold the inhaler between the thumb and forefinger
 Tilt the head back, slightly and insert the end of the inhaler
in to the nostril, mean while close the other nostril.
 Press down the container to release one dose and at the
same time inhale gently
 Ask the patient to hold the breath for a few seconds then
breath out slowly through mouth
 Withdraw the inhaler from the nostril and repeat with other
nostril
 Replace the cap after usage
Surgical management –septoplasty (1-2
hours) – complete healing occur within 2 days to 4
weeks
 The surgeon makes a incision through the mucosa at the
caudal end of the septal cartilage, elevates the septal
mucous membranes, and separates the septal cartilage
from its bony attachments and straightens it .
 After that nasal septal splints made of plastic is inserted

 Nose may be packed for several days to prevent


hematoma formation
Complications of septoplasty –
 Infection

 Bleeding

 Hole (perforation) of the septum

 Loss of the ability to smell


Rhinoplasty – cosmetic surgery
 A plastic surgery procedure for correcting and
reconstructing the form, restoring the functions
 Open and closed rhinoplasty is there

 Rhinoseptoplasty – combined cosmetic and septal


corrective surgery
NURSING MANAGEMENT

 Assess the signs of hemorrhage – excessive blood


on nasal dressing, bright red vomitus, repeated
swallowing(check back of throat with a pen light for
blood running down throat), rapid pulse,
restlessness

 Assess for signs of infection- fever, elevated white


blood cell count.
TAKEMEASURES TO RELIEVE DISCOMFORT AND
PROMOTE EFFECTIVE BREATHING

 Place patient in mid – fowler’s position to decrease


local edema
 Provide cool mist via face tent

 Apply ice compresses over nose for 24 hours

 Provide psychological support and sedation if


needed
 Use flashlight or penlight to examine back of
throat to check packing has not slipped to back
 Provide frequent oral care

 Change dressing under nose as needed


 Promote good nutrition – provide increased
amount of fluid
Instruct the patient to :
 Avoid blowing nose for 48 hours after packing
has been removed
 Avoid constipation and straining

 Expect stools to be tarry

 Expect face to be discolored around eyes and


nose for several days

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