The nose is an important organ responsible for breathing, which is essential for our survival.
Air is inhaled through the mouth in large quantities at once, but because it circulates quickly, disease-causing substances can be inhaled at the same time.
However, air inhaled through the nose is filtered as it passes through the nasal tubes, which are about 10 to 15 cm long. The nose also plays an important role in warming cold air to the body temperature.
Incheon General Hospital, Nasaret International Hospital
Spring is a time when the nose, which is important for breathing, is particularly vulnerable.
Pollen, fine dust and yellow dust from China that occur in spring can cause allergic rhinitis and worsen the symptoms of rhinitis.
Rhinitis is a common condition that causes nasal congestion, runny nose and sniffling.
Rhinitis does not heal on its own and if left untreated, the symptoms will get worse and eventually require active treatment.
One of the main causes of worsening rhinitis is a deviated septum.
When septal deviation occurs, the structure that divides the inside of the nose into the right and left sides, such as a septum, bends for some reason, making it difficult for air to flow, and the structures around the inside of the nose are also affected, making it difficult for secretions in the nose to drain, which ultimately worsens the symptoms of rhinitis and causes sinusitis.
Rhinitis requires active treatment because it can be accompanied by other diseases.
A deviated septum can be corrected by rhinoplasty. This is an effective treatment that does not leave scars because it is carried out by making an incision in the skin inside the nose, making breathing easier and achieving cosmetic effects such as correcting the structure of the nose during the operation.
Rhinitis is a condition that affects everything from daily life to sleep quality. We recommend that you see an ENT specialist and actively seek treatment to improve your quality of life and health.
