Introduction The nasal valve is one of the most important areas that should be addressed when evaluating a patient for nasal obstruction. When it is not assessed properly and only the septum is treated, patients may experience persistent obstruction (1). In fact, nasal valve pathology is the cause of persistent nasal obstruction after septoplasty in… [Read More]
nasal obstruction
Case Explication
Chief ComplaintNasal obstruction and nasal deformity History of Present Illness30 year old female presented to the office with complaints of long-standing right > left nasal obstruction. There were no alleviating or aggravating factors. She denied nasal trauma or a history of nasal surgery. Additionally, she had aesthetic concerns regarding her nose. She wanted reduction of… [Read More]
Surgical Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in Rhinoplasty
Abstract Often, rhinoplasty patients present not just for aesthetic correction, but for improvement of their nasal breathing due to functional abnormalities or problems. Because the aesthetic and functional problems must be addressed together, an understanding of both the internal and external anatomy is essential. In this article, the authors review the differential diagnosis of nasal… [Read More]