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My son is a 13 year old patient with gross deviated septum with rhinitis do I need septoplasty the medicines are not bringing me relief.
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Usually surgeries of the nasal septum are avoided till the age of 18 yrs...having said that if your son is experiencing severe symptoms of nasal blockage alongwith difficulty in breathing at night while sleeping...there is no harm in going ahead with the surgery.
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1) Kindly get your son checked by an ENT specialist
2) Get investigations done.
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Avoid prolonged usage of over the counter drops containing oxymetazoline/xylometazoline.
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If his septum is significantly deviated and medical treatment hasn’t provided relief, septoplasty is a reasonable next step. It can improve nasal airflow, reduce rhinitis symptoms and enhance your overall quality of life. I’d recommend a thorough nasal endoscopy and imaging if needed to confirm the extent and plan appropriately.
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Dr. Jasmine Kaur
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
13 yrs exp
Mohali
Septoplasty can be considered at an early age if child has snoring or severe nasal blockage causing mouth breathing.
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
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Indore
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