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Medical Conditions - Deviated Nasal Septum

When your nasal septum, which is the wall separating the nasal passages, is displaced to one side, it is called deviated nasal septum. This displacement makes one nasal passage smaller than the other. The symptoms associated with it are blocked one or both nostril, nosebleed, loud breathing, and being aware of one's breath.

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How to manage sinus issues after the surgery?

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I get runny nose with small bony defect in ethmoid region. Do I need surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sure, you need surgery to correct DNS (deviated nasal septum) or to resect hypertrophied turbinate, and to close the bony defect.

Can a sinus infection cause puffiness in the lower eyelids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I can understand your concern. Thank you for the detailed history. The main problem is sinusitis.

What causes breathlessness when lying down?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you experience breathlessness while being idle and not during exercise, which suggests an airway problem.

My nose bleeds often. What could be the reason?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding of the nose is quite common in some people.

Why do I have nasal obstruction after surgery?

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Could a mild hit worsen my nose deviation without symptoms?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Is there any finding in my MRI regarding ice pick headaches?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The attached MRI images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) showed normal findings. There are many pictures which have not been attached.

Answered By
Dr. Vivek Chail

Dr. Vivek Chail

Why am I not able to digest milk and ghee?

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I had 3 nasal surgeries in the past. Is it safe for me to take nasal Coronavirus test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see that you are concerned about previous surgeries. Nasopharyngeal swab for Coronavirus is a very simple test, just like how you use your ear buds.

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