Stuffy Nose
Are you experiencing difficulty breathing through the nose? A stuffy nose is difficult to live with. Getting the right treatment for nasal congestion can help you get your life back.
A stuffy nose can be caused by many things, including allergies , a septal deviation, and nasal polyps.
Causes of Nasal Congestion
Sinus Infections
A stuffy nose could be the result of bacterial or viral infections like colds, influenza, or sinusitis.
Nasal Structural Abnormalities
If you have structural abnormalities like a deviated septum, nasal polyps, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, or tumors, it could lead to nasal congestion.
Environment
Your environment can also affect your nasal health. Cold temperatures, dry air, medications, and more can cause a stuffy nose.
Treatments for Stuffy Nose
Congestion can be caused by anything that irritates the nasal tissues. Treatment is tailored to the underlying reasons for the stuff nose. Medicines, including nasal steroid sprays and decongestants, can help. Surgical options may include septoplasty, sinus surgery, inferior turbinate surgery, and nasal polypectomy.
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