Is Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) Surgery Available for ENT Patients?

Hello,

Yes, DNS (Deviated Nasal Septum) can be treated. DNS means the wall inside your nose, which separates the two nostrils, is bent or shifted to one side. This can cause a blocked nose, difficulty breathing, snoring or repeated nasal problems.

You should consult an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist. The doctor will examine your nose and decide whether medicines can help or whether an operation called septoplasty is needed. Surgery is usually considered when nasal blockage is persistent and medicines have not helped enough.

What treatment is available for DNS?

• Saline nasal spray: It may help keep the nose moist and clear mucus.
• Medicines: If allergy or swelling inside the nose is also causing blockage, the doctor may prescribe a nasal spray or other medicine.
• Septoplasty surgery: If the bent nasal septum is causing significant breathing problems, surgery can straighten it. Sprays may relieve swelling, but they cannot straighten the bent septum itself.

What precautions and home remedies can help?

• Stay away from cigarette smoke, dust and other things that trigger nasal irritation.
• Keep your room clean and reduce exposure to allergens if they worsen your symptoms.
• You may use a ready-made saline nasal spray as directed on its label.
• Do not use decongestant nasal sprays for several days in a row without medical advice, as overuse can worsen nasal blockage.
• Do not put oil, herbal mixtures or other home remedies inside your nose.
• Do not start antibiotics or steroid medicines without consulting a doctor.

What precautions are needed after DNS surgery?

• Rest and follow the ENT surgeon's instructions.
• Avoid blowing your nose for about one week, or for the period advised by your surgeon.
• If you sneeze, keep your mouth open to reduce pressure inside the nose.
• Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and dusty or smoky environments during the initial recovery period.
• Use prescribed nasal sprays, medicines and rinses only as instructed.
• Attend follow-up appointments so the doctor can check healing and remove any splints if needed.

Seek urgent medical attention if you have heavy or persistent bleeding, difficulty breathing, high fever or severe worsening pain after surgery.

Tell us your city and state so we can help you find a suitable ENT hospital for DNS consultation and treatment. Also, please mention whether you have a blocked nose on one side or both sides and whether a doctor has already recommended surgery.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth