Nasal airway obstruction is an infirmity in which the nasal tunnels are reshaped, preventing a natural and satisfactory amount of air from reaching through the nose. Nasal airway hindrance causes distress and has a notable negative impact on regular life. It can also head to sleeping disturbances such as snoring and sleep apnea. Nasal airway blocking is typical to an extent, although those with physical circumstances such as a deviated septum are less in number.

Symptoms

Signs of nasal airway obstacle include:

  • Trouble in breathing through one or both facets of the nose
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Breathing by mouth
  • Wheezing
  • Exhaustion

Causes and Risk Factors

Various nasal airway obstruction are conditions, which may include:

  • Rhinosinusitis
  • Nasal foreign body
  • Nasal valve obstruction
  • Nasal turbinate hypertrophy
  • Nasal septum deviation
  • Nasal polyps
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