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Deviated Nasal Septum in Left Side Nose: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Sunny Rushidas Mandhare,
Priyanka S. Meshram,
Ashish Bhagat,
Lalit B. Damahe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i61a35110
Subject(s) - medicine , nose , nasal congestion , nasal septum , deviated nasal septum , surgery , anesthesia
Introduction: When the thin wall that separates your right and left nasal passageways, your nasal septum, is moved to one side, you have a deviated septum. A disorder that is present at birth can create a deviated septum. A deviated septum can form during prenatal development and become visible at birth in some situations.
Main Symptoms and Important Clinical Findings: One or both nostrils are blocked. This obstruction (blockage) can make breathing via the nose or nostrils difficult. Nosebleeds. Pain in the face. During sleep, there is a lot of noise. The nasal cycle is something to be aware of. A preference for sleeping on one side over the other.
Patient Information: A patient is 45year old, having chief complete is shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, coughing, and weakness. Patient admitted to the hospital on date 12-7-21.
Clinical Findings: The Patient appeared to be awake and oriented with an individual on general inspection. Nasal bleeding, congestion, loss of smell, runny lose or post-nasal drip headache patients with clinical symptoms that are very similar to those of our case have lately been described.
Medical Management: Decongestants are drugs that assist keep the airways on both sides of your nose open by reducing nasal tissue swelling. Antihistamines are antihistamines, which assist to avoid allergy symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose—steroid nasal spray.
Nursing Management: Administered fluid replacement (DNS and RL), maintained intake and output charts, and monitored hourly vital signs.
Conclusion: Nasal obstruction is a prevalent complaint among patients when the septum has deviated, stressing the need for more effective procedures to aid physicians in recommending surgical therapy when a patient has a nasal septum deviation.