What are the dangers of a crooked nose bridge

A crooked nose bridge is a common nose problem, which can cause many adverse effects on patients, such as frequent nosebleeds, difficulty breathing, brain and blood hypoxia, malnutrition, nasal polyps, sleep apnea syndrome, etc. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary for the problem of crooked nose bridge. Next, I will introduce to you the relevant knowledge about crooked nose bridge!

1. Introduction to symptoms

Also known as crooked nose, it is the deviation of the nose bridge from the midline due to congenital or traumatic reasons. Some crooked noses are manifested by the lower part of the nose bridge being tilted to one side (cartilaginous crooked nose); some are manifested by the middle part of the nose bridge being tilted, and the position of the nose tip being normal (C-shaped nose bridge, bony crooked nose); some are manifested by the nose bridge being tilted to one side from the root of the nose to the tip of the nose (bony-cartilaginous crooked nose).

2. Hazards

1. A deviated nasal septum can cause frequent nosebleeds, which can result in hemorrhagic anemia and acute hemorrhagic shock. If a pregnant woman has frequent nosebleeds due to this disease, not only will she suffer from anemia, but the fetus will also suffer from anemia and insufficient nutrition and oxygen supply. In severe cases, it can cause fetal distress, or even premature birth or stillbirth.

2. A deviated nasal septum leads to nasal narrowing, poor breathing, and blocked sinus openings, which can cause sinusitis, nasal polyps, sleep apnea syndrome, severe hypoxia of the brain and blood, and cause hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebral infarction, angina pectoris, stroke and other serious organic diseases.

3. Those with deviated nasal septum who need surgical correction are very likely to suffer iatrogenic damage to the nasal septum, which can become lifelong damage.

3. Treatment and process

Different shapes of deviations require different treatments. The deflection of the lower half of the nose bridge is caused by the deflection of the cartilage. It is only necessary to correct the deflected cartilage, cut off the connection between the nasal septum cartilage and the vertical plate of the ethmoid bone, the vomer bone, and the lateral nasal cartilage, cut off the excess lateral nasal cartilage, and restore the neutral position of the nasal septum. After the operation, the nasal cavity must be filled with iodoform gauze for 5-7 days to maintain the position of the repositioned nasal septum. This surgery can be performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis and only oral antibiotics are required after surgery.

The deflection of the middle part of the nose bridge is caused by the deflection of the nasal bones. The nasal bones need to be cut off on both sides of the middle and at the junction of the nasal bones and the maxilla, and the connection between the nasal septum cartilage and the vertical plate of the ethmoid bone needs to be cut off. The nasal bones can be repositioned and the deflection of the septum can be corrected at the same time. This operation requires hospitalization and is performed under general anesthesia. After the operation, the nasal cavity needs to be filled with iodine form gauze for 5-7 days and fixed with plaster to maintain the position after reduction. Intravenous antibiotics are required for 3 days. If accompanied by a collapsed nose bridge, this type of crooked nose can be flattened on the sides by implanting a prosthesis, thus correcting the crooked nose bridge.

The deviation of the nose bridge from the root to the tip is caused by the deviation of the nasal bone and cartilage at the same time, and the deviation of the nasal bone and cartilage needs to be corrected at the same time. The surgery also requires hospitalization and is performed under general anesthesia. Avoid external impact on the nose for 3-6 weeks after deviated nose surgery to prevent recurrence.