Nasal obstruction is usually the result of restricted airflow in and out of the nose affecting one or both nasal passages.
The most common symptoms for nasal obstruction include:
There are many different causes for nasal obstruction, including medical conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), non-allergic rhinitis (or vasomotor rhinitis), sinusitis (sinus infections), environmental irritants (e.g., smoke or dust), a cold or flu, and certain medications (e.g., high blood pressure medication). For some patients, allergies lead to swelling of the nasal and sinus lining, which causes congestion and blockage.
For other patients, the blockage may be due to a simple anatomical obstruction, such as a deviated septum, enlarged inferior turbinates or narrow nasal passages, nasal polyps, nasal valve collapse, and enlarged adenoids. Often patients with narrow nasal passages have problems with the nasal septum and turbinates.
At CT Sinus Center, your ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor will conduct a detailed patient history with physical examination, including a look at your nasal cavity with a 4mm lighted endoscope. Additional testing, such as allergy testing, a CT scan, or an MRI, may also be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of the nasal obstruction.
Call CT Sinus Center at (203) 574-5997 to schedule a consultation. We can help alleviate your symptoms and get you back to enjoying life!
