Hypertrophy

Hypertrophy's disease overview

Anatomy and physiology

nose is an anatomical structure located on the side of the nose. The nose is composed of the curly bone, the upper mucosa is covered. On the other hand, the nose has a rich blood vessel system, so it has the function of warming and moisture inhaled, while hindering the dust into the airways, making the air exchange in the lungs more smoothly. Each nostril has 3 nasal rolls: the upper nose, the middle nose and the lower nose. The nose is the first gateway of the upper respiratory tract, often exposed to respiratory allergens, so it is very sensitive to external agents entering the nose.

What is the nose hypertrophy?

The hypertrophy of the nose is an abnormal condition of the nose, hindering the patient's respiratory activity. Diseases such as nasal allergies or abnormalities of curly bone structure can lead to swelling, swelling of the nose, gradually will cause the consequences of nose hypertrophy , with often manifestations Clinically encountered with continuous nasal congestion.

Causes of Hypertrophy's disease

Allergy: is the main cause of the nasal hypertrophy. When allergens enter the airways, the body will react through the immune system, causing the nose to swell.

Stimulants: Tobacco smoke is one of the substances that can cause nose irritation leading to inflammation and hypertrophy of the nose.

Deviation of the nasal wall: This condition causes the nose to compensate (only one side of the nose is swollen).

Symptoms of Hypertrophy's disease

Is the nose hypertrophy dangerous?

The hypertrophy of the nose will cause serious symptoms and complications that affect the patient's daily life and work if the disease is not detected and treated early. The possible symptoms include:

Constant nasal congestion.

Difficulty: This is a consequence of a stuffy nose due to hypertrophy of the nose. Difficulty breathing increases when the patient sits low, bowed, or lying, due to blood rushing to the nose causing more stuffy nose. Unlike shortness of breath due to stagnant nose just need to leak out or inhale to be able to breathe, shortness of breath due to hypertrophy of the nose does not improve with the above measures. Patients will feel very uncomfortable and annoying because of this situation, especially when sleeping. Difficulty breathing will improve when the patient stands, runs and jumps thanks to blood vessels shrinking, the nose reduces hypertrophy, so the patient is easier to breathe. In the late stages, patients have difficulty breathing in sleep as well as awake.

Sinusitis recurring: This is a complication of the nasal hypertrophy if the disease is not treated properly.

Snoring, nose bleeding: are other symptoms that can be found in patients with hypertrophy of nose.

People at risk for Hypertrophy's disease

There is no specific factor that is considered to be the risk of hypertrophy of nasal hypertrophy. Scientists are still looking for answers to this issue.

Prevention of Hypertrophy's disease

Avoid exposure to allergens from food or from the external environment.

If respiratory allergies, need treatment for anti -allergy drugs as well as nasal washing regularly.

Diagnostic measures for Hypertrophy's disease

The doctor will consider clinical symptoms as well as a history, medical history, and atopic allergy of the patient to orient the diagnosis.

Some subclinical such as endoscopy of the parts of the nose and the nasal cavity can be indicated to explore the structure and function of the nose.

Hypertrophy's disease treatments

How to treat the nose?

Medical treatment

Antihistamine and immunotherapy (allergic prize): Has the effect of reducing the hypertrophy of the nose due to allergies as well as reducing the level of severity due to Excessive immune response of the body.

Nasal steroid spray: The doctor may prescribe nasal steroid sprays for patients to reduce nasal swept inflammation.

surgical treatment

Patients with hypertrophy of nasal hypertrophy if not responded to medical treatment may be prescribed surgery to reduce the size of the nose, Improve prolonged nasal congestion in patients. Some surgical techniques can include:

The technique eliminates part of the bone structure.

The technique of shrinking nose tissue.

Sometimes the doctor will surgery for the nasal hypertrophy at the same time with sinus surgery in certain cases.

treatment with radio frequency, laser

can be indicated to reduce the symptoms of the disease.

post -treatment care

After being treated for hypertrophy of the nose, to improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid recurrence, patients should avoid the Stimulating impact on the nose such as a fan, air conditioner blowing into the nose, morning mist, ...

Patients should also avoid cold bath and sleep near the door to avoid cold or drafts.

The habit of wearing a mask when traveling will also help maintain the effect after treatment.

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