How to Relieve One-Sided Nasal Congestion

As the daily temperature difference has become more extreme these days, more and more people are having difficulty with daily life due to one-sided nasal congestion, so today I would like to explain matters related to rhinitis accompanied by one-sided nasal congestion.

First, for those looking into rhinoplasty, the goal is often to add volume to the bridge and tip of the nose to improve it into a refined and sharp nasal line. However, our nose plays an important role in appearance, and it is also a functional organ responsible for breathing and the sense of smell. Therefore, when changing the shape of the nose, it is important to check these functional factors as well before surgery, which can help prevent the need for revision surgery due to functional problems after the operation.

Therefore, the one-sided nasal congestion introduced today can be said to occur due to rhinitis. Rhinitis is a common condition affecting more than 70% of Korean adults, and it is divided into allergic rhinitis and structural rhinitis. Symptoms include nasal congestion, one-sided nasal congestion, coughing, and sneezing. In the case of allergic rhinitis, symptoms appear due to specific substances or environments, so surgical improvement is difficult, and improvement can be seen through strengthening the immune system or medication. On the other hand, in the case of structural rhinitis, symptoms continue regardless of the environment due to problems with the internal structure of the nose, so it can become inconvenient in daily life. It would be helpful to visit a nearby hospital and receive a diagnosis of your current condition.

In the case of the structural rhinitis described above, the representative symptoms are nasal congestion and one-sided nasal congestion. These occur because airflow entering through the nose is obstructed. The causes of structural rhinitis include a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, so when surgery is performed, it is important that the appropriate procedure is chosen according to the cause.

The types of people who consider rhinoplasty generally include those whose nose is too low, has a hump, is upturned, crooked, too high, drooping, or bulbous. An external approach may be prioritized, but even when performing cosmetic rhinoplasty, the internal function of the nose must be checked before surgery to minimize the chance of recurrence. If cosmetic surgery is performed alone because no functional problems are considered to be present, functional problems such as nasal congestion or one-sided nasal congestion may occur after surgery. Therefore, it would be very helpful to choose a place that considers both the cosmetic and functional aspects.

Therefore, for those looking into rhinoplasty accompanied by one-sided nasal congestion, it would be helpful to proceed by carefully checking whether the medical team has strong anatomical knowledge of the nose, whether they have abundant experience and expertise, whether they have equipment that can accurately assess the condition of your nose, and whether aftercare can be clearly guaranteed, rather than prioritizing cosmetic or cost-related considerations.

At Nplus, to perform the most suitable rhinoplasty for each customer, we conduct multi-angle photography, internal endoscopic imaging, various allergy tests, internal nasal function tests, and 3D CT scans before surgery. Based on the extracted data after accurately understanding the current internal and external condition of the individual nose, we establish and carry out the surgical plan.

In the case of functional rhinoplasty, surgery is performed after accurate diagnosis by checking symptoms such as a deviated septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal valve stenosis, and cosmetic rhinoplasty can be performed after prioritizing functional improvement.

In the case of cosmetic rhinoplasty, the bridge of the nose is usually corrected with silicone, and the tip of the nose with autologous cartilage. In the case of autologous cartilage, it can be selected as the most suitable material for the individual through preoperative screening, and autologous cartilage includes septal cartilage, ear cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.

Also, for the silicone used in the bridge of the nose, in order to minimize the artificial feeling after nasal surgery, we do not use a commercially produced implant as is. Instead, we carefully trim it by hand while considering various aspects such as the person’s overall image and the width, length, breadth, and height of the nasal bridge, which allows for a more satisfying procedure.

At Nplus, Representative Director Yoon Hyun-cheol, who has more than 20 years of experience, personally handles everything one-on-one, from consultation related to rhinoplasty, nasal congestion, and one-sided nasal congestion, to establishing the surgical plan, performing the procedure, treatment, and follow-up visits, so you can receive high-level medical service from before surgery through aftercare.

For postoperative aftercare, we issue an Nplus membership card and provide a warranty system that guarantees aftercare for one year after surgery, as well as a surgical responsibility guarantee system prepared for all possible situations such as postoperative pain, inflammation, and dissatisfaction with the result. This means you can also receive clear benefits in aftercare after surgery.

(The image above shows before-and-after photos of functional rhinoplasty performed at Nplus to improve one-sided nasal congestion.)

This concludes the information we shared about rhinoplasty performed at Nplus to improve one-sided nasal congestion. We hope this article is of great help to those who are currently dissatisfied with the shape of their nose or are looking into rhinoplasty due to rhinitis, nasal congestion, or one-sided nasal congestion. Thank you.

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