Nasal Obstruction in Children and Adults

Nasal Obstruction in Children

The most common cause of nasal obstruction in children is adenoid hypertrophy. Children with enlarged adenoids often experience nasal obstruction and snoring. Adenoid hypertrophy is diagnosed with endoscopic nasal examinations and various imaging methods. If there is also nasal discharge, it can be treated with various nasal sprays. If the adenoid completely obstructs the back of the nose, it may need to be removed surgically. In addition, hypertrophy of the nasal concha, allergic or infection-related sinusitis can also cause nasal obstruction in children. If these conditions are present, medical treatment should be the first choice. Rarely, a curvature in the bone and cartilage inside the nose can also cause nasal obstruction. In this case, the need for surgical treatment should be decided according to the degree of curvature.

If your child has nasal obstruction, consult a doctor who is experienced in pediatric ENT diseases.

Nasal Obstruction in Adults

Nasal obstruction in adults can be caused by:

• Nasal concha hypertrophy (concha hypertrophy)
• Curvature of the cartilage and bone inside the nose (septum deviation)
• Formation of growths that should not be in the nose (nasal polyp)
• Infection-related sinusitis
• Allergic sinusitis

Tumoral masses can also very rarely cause symptoms of nasal obstruction.

The first step in nasal obstruction is a detailed ear, nose and throat examination.

Septoplasty surgery is the appropriate option for patients with septum deviation. If concha hypertrophy or nasal polyps are present, both medical and surgical treatment options are available. The appropriate treatment will be determined according to your examination findings.

In allergic or infection-related sinusitis, medical treatment is the first method to be applied.