15 Nov Laser nose surgery: When a laser conchotomy makes sense
Nasal breathing has a significant impact on our well-being. When you have a cold, you have certainly experienced for yourself how frustrating, annoying and exhausting it is when you cannot breathe freely through your nose.
Some people suffer repeatedly or even permanently from this feeling of blocked nose. In this case, you may have enlarged turbinates. As part of the laser conchotomy, we can laser the inside of your nose, allowing you to breathe freely.
What are the consequences of restricted nasal breathing?
If you cannot breathe properly through your nose, this can affect your general well-being and quality of life. Typical consequences can be
Mouth breathing
Those affected tend to breathe more through their mouth when they feel a blocked nose. This can lead to dryness in the mouth and throat and also affect swallowing.
Increased susceptibility to infections
The nasal cavity normally provides protection against pathogens. Incorrect nasal breathing can weaken this barrier. This can make it easier for viruses, bacteria and other pathogens to enter your body. In addition, impaired nasal breathing can cause mucus and fluids to accumulate in the sinuses and airways. This moist environment is an ideal breeding ground for pathogens and can, for example Sinusitis and other infections.
Sleep disorders
Obstructed nasal breathing can lead to sleep disorders such as Snoring and nocturnal breathing interruptions (sleep apnoea). This can lead to restless sleep, reduced sleep quality and daytime tiredness.
Reduction in physical performance and concentration disorders
The restricted air supply through the nose impairs the Oxygen transport in your body. For this reason, you may find physical activity more difficult. This is often accompanied by a feeling of rapid fatigue and breathlessness. If you are unable to breathe properly, this can also affect your mental performance, because: An adequate supply of oxygen to the brain is also important for optimum concentration and alertness.
Changes in pronunciation
If the nasal passage is blocked or narrowed, there is a tendency to breathe more through the mouth. This can lead to changes in the articulation and sound quality of the voice. When speaking, the nose also supports the resonance and modulation of your voice. Obstructed nasal breathing can therefore lead to a nasal-sounding voice. In addition, breathing can become shallower and less efficient during speech.
Changes in the sense of smell
The nose plays an important role in our sense of smell. Restricted nasal breathing can lead to olfactory disorders, which can impair the enjoyment of food and the recognition of dangers.
One possible cause of restricted nasal breathing: enlarged turbinates
Nasal concha are bony structures in the nose that are covered with mucous membrane. They play an important role in air flow and filtering the inhaled air. Normally they are thin and have a structure that looks like lamellae or fan-shaped lobes. However, due to e.g. AllergiesThey can swell immensely in the case of infections, inflammatory diseases or anatomical conditions. Enlarged turbinates can narrow the space for airflow in the nose. The result is restricted nasal breathing.
These so-called Nasal concha hyperplasia can cause further complaints such as recurrent sinusitis, snoring or noisy breathing.
Laser nose surgery: Uncomplicated treatment of turbinate hyperplasia
No major surgery is required to treat enlarged turbinates. We can treat these findings with laser treatment. This is how the so-called Laser conchotomy from:
Preparation
We clean your nose. We then spray the inside with a local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area.
Laser nose
We reduce the size of the turbinates using a special laser. The laser beam generates high heat effects and vaporises or cuts off the excess tissue. This reduces the size of your turbinates and widens your nasal passages.
Conclusion and aftercare
You will not usually need any stitches or tamponades after the procedure. You can go home again. We recommend that you refrain from strenuous physical activity for a few days.
Laser nose surgery in Frankfurt: Laser conchotomy at the Goethe10 practice clinic
If you suffer from restricted nasal breathing, you are welcome to make an appointment at our ENT clinic in Frankfurt. We will examine you and check where the respiratory impairment is coming from. If enlarged turbinates are the cause of your problems, we can laser your nose and treat the turbinate hyperplasia. The procedure is outpatient, gentle and effective. Also for other triggers, e.g. a Curvature of the nasal septumwe can help. Please feel free to contact us!
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Our news articles are prepared for you to the best of our knowledge and belief and are intended for general education. They are in no way a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis and treatment and are not intended to encourage self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Please always contact your ENT specialist in Frankfurt directly if you have any health complaints!
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