Nasal Passages and Paranasal Sinuses - Equine Surgery (Third Edition) - Chapter 42ELSEVIEREquine Surgery
In addition to not being safe after surgery, nasal decongestant sprays can become addictive because they make it so easy to breath. This sensation creates a vicious cycle of continuing to use the sprays repeatedly to open up nasal passages as the stuffy feeling returns in between each use. ...
exhausted all medical treatment options, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). This involves using an endoscope – a tube with a tiny camera attached – to guide a surgeon in removing extraneous tissue to open up the nasal passages. ...
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery, also known as otolaryngology, focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the head and neck. This specialty encompasses a wide range of procedures addressing disorders of the ear, nasal passages, sinuses, throat, and neck. Common surgeries include...
This surgical procedure repairs a deviated septum. The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages, and deviation occurs when the cartilage or bone in the nasal septum is not straight. A crooked septum can make breathing difficult and contribute to snoring...
The type of surgery you’d have would depend on what’s blocking your breathing. It could be that your airway just needs to be made bigger or it could mean that a specific part of your mouth or nasal passages needs to be adjusted. Surgical procedures involve removing the soft tissues of...
This involves using an endoscope – a tube with a tiny camera attached – to guide a surgeon in removing extraneous tissue to open up the nasal passages. What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is a common condition where the tissues that line the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. This traps ...
Nasal Congestion:You may experience congestion due to swelling in the nasal passages, which may last for several days to weeks. Minor Bleeding:A little bleeding after surgery is normal, especially in the first few days, so don’t panic if there’s some blood the first week or so after rhi...
Weight loss is a regular recommendation made by medical professionals to patients diagnosed with sleep apnea. A greater likelihood of having obstructed airways and constricted nasal passages is associated with having obesity, particularly in the upper body. Because of these obstacles, you can stop brea...
Open rhinoplasty is a term used to describe a surgical technique that more readily exposes internal nasal structures. Open rhinoplasty may involve incisions inside the nostrils as well as outside of the base of the nose, across the column of tissue that separates the nostrils. ...