Nasal Obstruction in Littleton, CO
If you are dealing with nasal obstruction in Littleton, CO, it could affect the quality of your sleep and your life. Instead of struggling to breathe, see your ENT, Dr. Arvin Rao to determine what is causing your nasal obstruction and get the right treatment for your case.
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal obstruction, or difficulty breathing through the nose, is caused by a blocked nasal passage that prevents air from flowing through the nose. Some nasal congestion is normal with allergies or a cold, but full obstruction is much more serious. It can affect one's ability to sleep and quality of life and requires medical treatment.
Acute nasal obstruction is usually the result of inflamed nasal passages, while chronic obstruction is typically due to an anatomical abnormality like a deviated septum. The nasal septum is cartilage that separates the left and right nostrils. If the septum is crooked rather than centered, it can cause nasal obstruction in one or both nostrils. Nasal polyps can also grow inside the sinuses and cause blockage.
If you struggle to breathe through your nose, do not wait to call our Littleton ENT.
Treating Nasal Obstruction
The right treatment for your nasal obstruction will depend on what is causing the blockage. We can treat obstruction with:
- Nasal sprays and antihistamines help treat inflammation in the nasal passages so you can breathe easier.
- Sinus surgery to remove polyps blocking airflow through the nose.
- Septoplasty is surgery to correct a deviated septum. Your ENT straightens the septum without changing the outward appearance of your nose. Patients often notice immediate improvement after this surgery.
- Steroids or antibiotics can help with uncomfortable symptoms of nasal obstruction, but we will still target the root cause to clear the obstruction.