I thought it was sinusitis, but it turned out to be a deviated nasal septum!

Winter is here, the weather is dry and cold, and people with rhinitis always experience nasal congestion, headaches, nosebleeds and other symptoms. Many people think that this is caused by sinusitis, but they don’t know that this may be a deviated nasal septum!

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Qingbitang: What is a deviated nasal septum?

Nasal septum deviation refers to a type of nasal deformity in which the nasal septum deviates from the midline and causes clinical symptoms! Generally, there are two reasons for nasal septum deviation: 1. Congenital developmental abnormalities. This condition is very common among Asians, accounting for about 70%. 2. Nasal trauma, such as external force causing nasal bone fractures, which in turn causes nasal septum deviation.

After suffering from nasal septum deviation, symptoms such as alternating or persistent nasal congestion, headache, and nose bleeding will appear. Vascular malformations often occur in the deviated part, and the mucous membrane here is relatively thin. After being stimulated by airflow, dust, etc., it is easy to be damaged and bleed, and it is difficult to heal and often relapses.

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Qingbitang: How to prevent nasal septum deviation?

1. Change bad habits, such as picking your nose or rubbing your nose. Do not let your nose be subjected to external pressure at will, which can prevent the nasal septum from further bending and can also avoid symptoms of nose bleeding caused by damage to the nasal mucosal blood vessels.

2. Avoid trauma. Pay attention to protecting your nose in daily life and never let it get hurt, such as collision, fighting, etc.

3. Adjust your diet. Eat less spicy and irritating foods and eat more foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E. For example, green vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes and beans. This can strengthen the blood vessel walls and enhance the elasticity of the nasal blood vessels.

4. Nose massage: Gently massage the skin of your nose and face 1 to 2 times a day with your hands. This can promote local blood circulation.

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Qingbi Hall kindly reminds you: If the nasal septum is severely deviated, it will hinder breathing, affect the normal function of the nasal cavity, and even cause various nasal diseases. Therefore, you must prevent nasal septum deviation in your life, and if you suffer from rhinitis, you should go to Qingbi Hall in time for a scientific solution!

Reference: Jinan Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital "I thought I had sinusitis, but the truth behind it was..."