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Nasal Polyps: Nasal polyp is a painless benign growth on the lining of the nose or sinuses. A group of larger nasal polyps can block nasal passages, lead to breathing problems, lose the sense of smell, and have frequent infections.
Enlarged Turbinates: Nasal turbinates are narrow passageways that help warm and moisten the air that flows through the nose. When the turbinates become too large they block the flow of air which causes breathing problems, frequent infections, and nosebleeds.
Deviated Septum: A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall or nasal septum between the nasal passages is displaced to one side making one nasal passage smaller. A severely deviated septum can block one side of the nose by the swelling of tissues lining the nose and reduce airflow.
Nasal Valve Collapse: A nasal valve controls the amount of air that flows in and out. When the nasal valve collapses it makes it difficult to breathe and feels like the nose is blocked. There are two types of nasal valve collapse: external and internal. Nasal valve collapse can happen on one or both sides of the nose.
When nasal passageways are blocked breathing is forced through your mouth causing snoring and sinuses from draining. Other symptoms of nasal blockage could include nasal congestion, runny nose, facial pain, headache, pain in upper teeth, and loss sense of smell.
Nasal blockage treatment will depend on the severity of the issue. Reducing allergens in the home and medications may alleviate some of the symptoms of nasal polyps and enlarged turbinates. If the symptoms are unresponsive to conservative treatments and medications then surgery may be recommended to reduce the size of the turbinates or polyps. When there is a deviated septum or nasal valve collapse and the symptoms are severe surgery may be needed. Septoplasty and functional rhinoplasty are two options to repair a deviated septum or nasal valve collapse.
Dr. Gary Linkov at City Facial Plastics specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is an expert in helping patients improve the functionality of their nose through nose surgery. Dr. Linkov will meet with the patient and evaluate the cause of the nasal blockage. Dr. Linkov will work with each patient and determine the individualized treatment plan that will meet your goals.
If you are ready to breathe easier and are seeking improved nasal function, call Dr. Linkov at his City Facial Plastics offices in NYC and Staten Island today to schedule your consultation.
Dr. Linkov is double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A native of New York, Dr. Linkov graduated as a salutatorian from Cornell University and received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Linkov conducted advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Linkov is a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU), where he taught Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Linkov is a top-rated facial plastic surgeon in New York who specializes in lip lift and hair transplant surgery. He has been named one of the top 5 lip lift surgeons in the United States, is listed in the prestigious SuperDoctors New York™ registry, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed the state-of-the-art hair transplantation procedure.
