Open AccessCLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM
Author(s) -
Shambhu Sharan Gupta,
Satish Kumar,
Debarshi Jana
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/ijsr/3133271
Subject(s) - medicine , nasal septum , deviated nasal septum , conservative management , surgery , septoplasty , prospective cohort study , conservative treatment , nose
Deviated nasal septum is a common condition, which is quite often asymtomatic, but may present with persistent morbidity in some. In this prospective cross sectional study, 100 patients with deviated nasal septum were included who were symptomatic. 48 patients needed surgical intervention while 52 were managed conservatively. Results were compared on follow up. 96% cases reported improvement in nasal obstruction post surgery, compared to 79% following conservative management.