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Nasal Airway Obstruction

Nasal Airway Obstruction consists of any anatomic deformity that results in difficult nasal breathing.

Common causes of Nasal Airway Obstruction include:
1) Septal deviation
2) Previous cosmetic nasal surgery causing internal valve collapse
3) Turbinate enlargement
4) Nasal trauma with nasal bone fracture or septal fracture

Common symptoms of nasal airway obstruction include:
1) Inability to move nasal air
2) Mouth breathing (especially while sleeping)
3) Need for long term nasal spray use (Afrin, etc.)
4) Change in nasal appearance (i.e. collapse) after previous surgery

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