Topic: Nasal Obstruction
Demographics
How many get it? at risk: local infections, systemic infections, drying of nasal mucosous membranes,
nasal inhalation of illicit drugs, trauma, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, tumor,
Who gets it? High thrombocytopenia, aspirin, liver disease, Red-Osler-Weber syndrome.
risk
Prevention?
Surveillance?
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Presenting signs
and symptoms
Diagnostic studies
Treatments
Non invasive
Invasive
deviation of nasal septum, hypertrophy of turbine bones, or pressure of nasal
polyps.
chronic: dryness of oral mucosa and dry cracked lips.
allergy prevention, nasal sprays, infection – antibiotics, antihistamines. Astringent
agent to shrink hypertrophied turbinates.
surgical reduction of hypertrophy. Turbinectomy, laser cutery, electrocuautery,
cryotherapy, submucosal resection (deviated septum) and submucosal resection
with lateral displacement. All done under local anesthesia. Outpatient basis.
Palliative
Core Measures
Long term effect
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
Disabilities
Complications
Nursing
Management
Nsg Diagnosis
postop – elevate HOB to promote drainage and alleviate discomfort from edema.
Oral hygiene . avoid blowing nose with force. Signs and symptoms of bleeding and
infection.