For a healthy life, it is very important to be able to breathe comfortably through the nose.
There are two structures in the inner part of the nose that can be most effective in breathing. One is the middle compartment of the nose, namely the septum, and the other is the nasal concha, which is an average of 3 pieces on each side inside the nose (lower, middle and upper).
The nasal conchas swell and deflate alternately at certain intervals during the day. In this way, they regulate healthy breathing.
During winter months, the air inhaled is naturally cold according to the body balance. In cold weather, the necessary air taken through breathing is heated and humidified by the nasal meatus. The function of the nasal flesh, located on both sides of the nose, is to make the air breathed into the lungs suitable for breathing.
In cold weather, as a result of the heating and humidification process carried out by the blood vessels in the nasal flesh filling with blood, the lungs become able to take in air. and respiratory function can be provided.
In some cases, excessive and abnormal growth may occur in the nasal concha. This growth can cause various problems and create conditions that cannot be treated with medication. In these cases, it is necessary to perform surgery on the nasal flesh and reduce its size.
What are the Causes of Nasal Flesh Enlargement?
Nasal flesh consists of soft tissue and bone. Nasal flesh enlargement usually occurs in the lower and middle part. There is no problem of nasal flesh growth in the upper part. The growth occurring in the nasal flesh may occur in soft tissue or bone. However, in some cases, abnormal growths may occur in both bone and soft tissue. We can generally list the causes of growths in the nasal flesh as follows:
-In cases of pregnancy; Enlargement of the nasal flesh may occur.
-In allergic reactions; The nasal flesh may swell as a result of allergic sensitivity, and this swelling may cause enlargement of the nasal flesh and affect breathing functions.
-Nasal curvature; It may cause enlargement of the nasal flesh. The nasal flesh, located on both sides of the nose, is enlarged as a result of a deformation occurring or existing in this area. It may show swelling.
-Drugs used; While it provides treatment for upper respiratory tract diseases, it can cause the nasal flesh to enlarge due to the chemicals it contains. Especially if nasal decongestant sprays and nasal drops are used for more than 5 days, dryness may occur in the nose and may cause nasal flesh enlargement problems. While chemical drugs provide treatment for one problem, they may cause another problem to occur.
-Allergy; dust, pollen etc. People who are allergic to factors such as these may experience long-lasting swelling in their nasal concha after breathing air containing such ingredients. In these cases, breathing can become very difficult for people with allergies.
-Infections; In people, it may cause the nasal concha to swell and make breathing difficult. Especially viral infections and recurring diseases such as sinusitis can cause the nasal concha to swell and enlarge.
-Environmental factors; We can say that it has the most direct effect on human health through breathing. External factors such as polluted air or being in a smoke-filled environment can cause enlargement of the nasal flesh. In particular, stuffy environments where people live or spend long periods of time may cause enlargement of the nasal concha.
The swelling of the middle nasal concha is different. This swelling usually occurs in the form of the inner part of the middle turbinate being filled with air (concha bullosa).
What is Nasal Flesh Reduction Surgery?
Nasal flesh reduction surgery is an operation performed to reduce the size of the nasal flesh due to an enlargement of the nasal flesh that may cause complaints.
Nasal flesh surgery; It is applied to people who constantly experience nasal congestion, people who have sleep apnea problems, and people who have breathing problems after the growth of their nasal concha. In addition, people who have abnormal growth in soft tissue along with bone, who have persistent nasal growth problems or nasal curvature as a result of some allergic or genetic factors. In the future, removal of the nasal flesh is performed rather than reducing the nasal flesh.
In what cases is the nasal flesh reduction surgery performed?
The growths occurring in the nasal flesh are basically in the following cases: It results in nasal flesh reduction surgery;
-In cases where drug treatment is not sufficient; Nasal concha enlargements can only be eliminated by nasal concha reduction surgery. Growths in the nasal flesh may cause permanent congestion in the nose unless improvement is achieved with drug treatment. The breathing difficulties that occur in this case reach levels that affect the quality of life and cause nasal flesh reduction surgeries.
-In cases of enlargement of the nasal flesh and bones; Nasal flesh reduction surgery is performed, however, it may be necessary to remove the nasal flesh in case of persistent growths in the nasal flesh.
-Rhinitis Medicamentosa Disease; It may occur as a result of using nasal decongestant sprays and nasal drops excessively or for a long time, which may cause enlargement of the nasal flesh. As a result of this disease, which can be defined as inflammation of the inner lining of the nose, dryness in the nose and continuous growth of the nasal flesh occur. In this case, it becomes necessary for the person to perform nasal flesh reduction surgery.
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