If you are experiencing headaches often, you may have a deviated septum. This means that one side of the nose is more narrow than the other due to the cartilage dividing the nasal passage being crooked or uneven. The headaches start to occur due to the lack of airflow, causing you to feel pressure in your head. Many people have little to no symptoms, but some may experience nasal congestion leading to headaches, nosebleeds, sinus infections, and snoring or disrupted sleep. Having a deviated septum can lead to certain illnesses being more severe. There are many options of chronic nasal congestion relief in Los Angeles, including nasal congestion relief without surgery and traditional nasal surgery. At Westside Sinus, we offer the best sinus relief in Los Angeles.
Nasal Congestion Relief Without Surgery
If you are looking for nasal congestion relief without surgery, there are several nasal airway remodeling options. Many times, a nasal steroid spray will correct the nasal passage by reducing swelling and mucus in the nasal passage. Vivaer nasal airway remodeling in Los Angeles is a noninvasive procedure that reshapes the nasal tissues. This device uses radio frequency energy in order to clear sinus blockage. At Westside Sinus, we offer this type of sinus relief in Los Angeles. According to clinical studies for Vivaer nasal airway remodeling in Los Angeles, there is a 94% patient response rate to treatment, 88% rate of customer satisfaction and 0% rate of serious negative side effects. However, if snoring is your only or main issue, sleeping with your head elevated may help to alleviate the problem.
Traditional Nasal Surgery
If you need nasal airway remodeling due to more consistent issues such as headaches or trouble breathing, Rhinoplasty Surgery is a great option that reshapes the nose and corrects internal structures. During Rhinoplasty, the surgeon administers anesthesia to the patient, ensuring their comfort throughout the procedure. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Rhinoplasty is performed using either an open or closed procedure. An open procedure happens when the incisions are made across the columella. A closed procedure happens when incisions are hidden inside the nose. During the surgery, a reshaping of the nose occurs by removing bone or cartilage, and if you have a deviated septum, it can be straightened during the surgery. At the end of the procedure, the surgeon will close the incisions. Recovery time includes wearing a nasal splint for the first week, and you may experience some bruising and swelling around the nose and eyes for several days.
At Westside Sinus, we offer both types of chronic nasal congestion relief in Los Angeles.
