What Tests Diagnose Potential Issues Relating to a Swelling Septum?

asked 1 year ago by Summertime_1
Latest answer by Elliot M. Heller, MD
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This is an interesting question asked by another member yet has never been answered. I understand that you are all very busy and would appreciate a response as I also have this concern. Thank you.

6 answers to What Tests Diagnose Potential Issues Relating to a Swelling Septum?

Diagnosis and causes of a "swollen septum"

Hi, A swollen septum can be diagnosed by physical examination. The mucosa or lining of the septum can become swollen as a result of trauma, irritation or seasonal allergies. Nasal steroid sprays can be useful to alleviate swelling caused by allergies or inflammation. After a septorhinoplasty, the septum is always swollen for a period of time during the healing process. Following surgery or trauma, it is important to differentiate this normal amount of swelling from a septal... more

Sarmela Sunder, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

"Swollen" nasal septum can result from many causes

While this is a straight-forward question, the answer is complex. "Swollen" nasal septum can result from many causes - trauma, allergy, tumors (rare) or congenital deformity. In most cases an office exam without or with a scope can fully evaluate the septum. Additional testing such as biopsy, CT/ MRI scans or allergy testing are not often required but are usually easy to obtain as needed. A Facial Plastic Surgeon will be able to counsel use as to what workup is necessary... more

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.lonetreefacial.com

Diagnose a swollen septum in nose

There's a very straightforward answer...to see if the septum is crooked or swollen, the plastic and cosmetic surgeon or Rhinoplasty surgeon usses a nasal speculum and a light and looks inside. Normal nasal mucosa, of the septum and turbinates, is a soft pink color. When swollen and irritated, the mucosa is red and appears inflammed. Deviations (crooked portions) of the nasal septum, both cartilage and bone as well as enlarged turbinates are all visible... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Diagnosis of swollen septum

Hello Summertime, Diagnosis of a swollen septum requires only a physical examination by a qualified rhinoplastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Diagnose Swelling

A good examination internally can diagnose this, as well as, an endoscopic assisted rhinoscopy. This should pinpoint the problem

Elliot M. Heller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Diagnosis of Swollen Septum

The presence or potential occurence of a swollen septum is diagnosed by physical examination of the nose. If the swelling is secondary to septel deviation or duplication, surgery will correct this problem. If it is due to malfunction of the septal mucosa or a post-op reaction it can be improved with oral medication or nasal sprays.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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