Is Preserving the L-Shaped Nasal Septum Better for Surgery?
Treatment options for nasal septum deviation? If a surgeon performs a septoplasty by preserving the L-shaped strut of the nasal septum and only removes the curved portion to straighten it before re-implanting it back into its original position, would this approach be better (cons...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, if the deviated part of your nasal septum is confirmed not to be located at the L-shaped beam column, the procedure of "removing the deviated part of the nasal septum, straightening it, and then re-implanting it back to its original position" can effectively impr...[Read More] Is Preserving the L-Shaped Nasal Septum Better for Surgery?
Breathing Difficulties Due to Deviated Nasal Bone: What to Do?
Hello doctor, regarding the issue of a deviated nasal bone causing breathing difficulties? Hello Doctor, I have a complex and uncomfortable situation and would like to seek your advice and guidance on where to seek treatment. When I was 14 years old, a classmate kicked a water-...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, regarding the part you mentioned, it is indeed possible that both otolaryngology and pulmonology are related. Here, I will explain the otolaryngology aspect concerning nasal bone fractures that lead to a deviated nose and a deviated nasal septum. If treatments such as medi...[Read More] Breathing Difficulties Due to Deviated Nasal Bone: What to Do?
Why Is My Nose Breathing Noisy? Understanding Unusual Breathing Sounds
Abnormal sounds during nasal breathing? I have a louder than normal breathing sound compared to others, and when I breathe through my nose, there are often strange noises that resemble a whistling sound. Others have commented on how loud my breathing is. I consistently make sound...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, Ms. Lin. Based on your description of "strange sounds when breathing through the nose," there are several possible causes. The most common include anatomical variations of the nasal structure (such as nasal septal perforation), sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, devia...[Read More] Why Is My Nose Breathing Noisy? Understanding Unusual Breathing Sounds
Understanding Blood in Post-Nasal Drip: Causes and Solutions
Post-nasal drip with blood? Doctor, I experienced a seasonal change in April and May, during which I usually sleep with the air conditioning on and use a dehumidifier. I often sneeze 20 to 30 times in a row and have a runny nose. Initially, there were no bleeding symptoms, but in...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The most common issue is still nasal mucosal laceration and bleeding. If you have already undergone an endoscopy, nasopharyngeal cancer can be initially ruled out. A CT scan primarily examines the condition of the sinuses. It is recommended to continue follow-up visits. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Post-Nasal Drip: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sleep Apnea: Surgical Options and Recovery Insights
Sleep Apnea Dear Director Hu, I have symptoms of sleep apnea and underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty last August, performed by Dr. Hsu Chia-Cheng, the former head of the ENT department. Since I also have a deviated nasal septum and predominantly breathe through one side (right s...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of obstructive sleep apnea, which may include enlarged soft palate, enlarged tonsils, deviated nasal septum, obesity, and more. The degree of improvement after surgery still needs to be evaluated clinically and observed postoperatively. Nasal septum s...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Apnea: Surgical Options and Recovery Insights