At Vernose & McGrath in Marlton NJ, we’re a decided team of board-certified otolaryngologists, registered nurses (RNs), physician assistants, and medical practitioners committed to helping people with proactive and proven deviated septum treatment in Philadelphia solutions. One such solution includes deviated septum surgery, a minimally invasive surgical solution performed under general anesthesia.
A Marlton NJ, patient who experiences constant nasal blockages, nosebleeds, discomfort, and headaches or has noisy breathing patterns could be a candidate for deviation septum surgery. However, that can only be determined after one of our otolaryngologists examines your nose or performs a nasal endoscopy. A deviated septum is a misalignment of your nasal septum. This misalignment affects how you breathe through your nose while also tending to cause patients a headache, facial pain, or other nasal-related problems.
A deviated septum surgery aims to correct that misalignment so that the area between your bone and cartilage is more aligned. Once aligned, your breathing improves.
For a Marlton NJ, patient with a deviated septum, treatment often starts with over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as nasal sprays, antihistamines, and decongestants. However, if these OTC medications fail to provide consistent relief, then deviated septum surgery may be an option.
A deviated septum surgery typically lasts 30 minutes to an hour. During surgery, an otolaryngologist will straighten your septum or remove parts to achieve proper alignment. This surgery occurs under general anesthesia, allowing patients to return home the same day.