Hamish Sillars - Otolaryngologist

Postal Address

Suite 7
Gillies Hospital Specialist Centre
160 Gillies Avenue
Epsom
Auckland 1023

Contact Details

Phone (09) 925 4060
Fax (09) 631 1962
Healthlink EDI: hsillars

Nasal Airway Obstruction due to Deformities of the Septum

Deviated Septum

The thin wall between the nostrils (septum) is often uneven or crooked, making one nostril narrower than the other. Most people experience no symptoms from this condition but sometimes the reduced airflow can lead to difficulty breathing, congestion, infections, nosebleeds and snoring or sleep apnoea.

Symptoms can be treated with medication such as decongestants and steroid sprays but if symptoms persist surgery (septoplasty) may be required.

Septoplasty

This operation repositions the nasal septum and is performed entirely within your nose so that there are no external cuts made on your face.

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