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Nasal Congestion
Nasal Congestion
This is the most common symptom of any nasal disease and is also called a stuffy nose that may affect one or both nostrils. There may be complete or partial or continuous or even intermittent types of obstruction.
The Nasal obstruction depends on the side of the nose affected, the disease condition involved or may be due to the medical condition of the person.
Causes of nasal congestion
Causes for nasal congestion may include nasal polyp, intranasal tumours, adenoids, deviated nasal septum, infection of the sinuses, Common Cold, Rhinitis, Cold weather or temperature, swelling inside the nose, foreign bodies or any cancerous growths.
Symptoms of nasal congestion
Symptoms include nasal obstruction, difficulty in breathing, and heaviness of the head due to improper breathing, headache may also be associated with nasal congestion. Nasal congestion has a serious effect on the infant born with choanal atresia, and the baby may die if not treated early, due to respiration problems. Nasal obstruction in babies also interferes with milk sucking, as the baby cannot latch properly due to the obstruction which leads to delayed and insufficient drinking. In children, Nasal obstruction if not treated early may lead to orthodontic problems (High Arched Palate) and crowded teeth due to mouth breathing.
Treatment for nasal congestion
Our ENT Doctors in Coimbatore advises Nasal sprays, Nasal drops or steam inhalation for immediate relief. But in case of any growth or tumour then surgical methods are practised in our ENT Hospital in Coimbatore.
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