Etiopathogenesis of nasal obstruction: A radiological study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of ENT - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The present study is undertaken to know more about the etiopathogenesis of nasal obstruction. Although there has been plenty of studies from west on qualitative and quantitative assessment of nasal obstruction and its effects on quality of life and sleep apnea there is large scale Indian studies evaluating nasal obstruction and this study will be an endeavor in this regard. Methodology: Paranasal sinus CT scans of 42 patients with headache, nasal and post-nasal drainage, and nasal obstruction complaints were taken and evaluated. The patients had chronic and/or recurrent acute rhinosinusitis were enrolled in this study. CT examinations were carried out in the coronal plane with 3 mm slice thickness and 3 mm intervals. Results: CT scan findings (anatomical abnormalities) showed about 20 cases(47.6%) had deviated nasal septum, 6cases(14.2%) had sinonasal polyp, 10cases (about 23.8%) had concha bullosa, 4 cases (9.5%) had maxillary sinusitis Conclusion: The commonest signs are hypertrophied middle and inferior turbinate, Edematous Mucosa, Polyps and Sinus tenderness.
Authors and Affiliations
Mallikarjun S Tegnoor, Abdulla 2, V V V Satyanarayan, Vinayak Kurle
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