Hypertrophy of the sinuses

It is treated Endoscopically with Orthoplasty with a special microtome.

In 95% of cases hypertrophy of the nasal cavities is due to the bony part which we remove without interfering with the mucous membrane and the erectile tissue.

The sinuses remain fully functional after surgery and most importantly relapses are avoided.

The results are permanent for the rest of the patient's life.

The patient usually leaves the same day or at most the next day and it has fast recovery.

The other methods of shrinking the nasal cavities, instead, they target their interior, causing shrinkage from the inside out while leaving the bone intact.

It's about the radiofrequency cauterization procedures or Laser.

In the case of interventions of this kind recurrence rate is very high at 70%.

The sinuses are located on the side walls of the nose and there are three:

• upper
• middle and
• lower nasal cavity

They consist of highly vascularized erectile tissue with many serous glands.

The mucous membrane of the nasal cavities has a rich cavernous plexus and abundant smooth and elastic fibers, resulting in are rendered and they become familiar and increase their size.

Hypertrophy of the nasal cavities means an increase in their size and can occur in many cases.

Quite often it is due to chronic allergic and vasomotor rhinitis.

Other common causes are exposure to cigarette smoke and chemicals, abuse of topical nasal decongestants, chronic sinusitis, and environmental pollution.

What symptoms does hypertrophy of the sinuses cause?

The most common is nasal congestion, in one nostril or both together, or alternating between the two nostrils (moving from one to the other and even several times a day).

Many patients report that their nose feels "closed" when lying down, as more blood collects in the sinuses in this position.

The enlarged size of the nasal cavities prevents breathing through the nose when the patient is exercising, sleeping or even at rest.

Symptoms worsen when there is also another nasal problem, such as scoliosis of the nasal septum.

The result of bad breath is frequent headaches, a feeling of heaviness in the face, snoring, and sleep apnea.

Nasal sinuses can be checked with a simple rhinoscopy.