To Assess the Effect of Septoplasty on Pulmonary Function Tests: A Prospective Study

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Pulmonology
• Surgical Outcomes

Background:

• Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is a common condition causing nasal obstruction.
• The impact of DNS on lower airway function and pulmonary tests is not fully understood.
• Septoplasty aims to correct DNS and improve nasal airflow.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effect of septoplasty on pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
• To determine if septoplasty improves lung function in patients with DNS.
• To identify specific PFT parameters affected by septoplasty in DNS patients.

Main Methods:

• A study involving 50 patients aged 18-50 with DNS underwent septoplasty.
• Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) including FVC, FEV1, and others were measured pre-operatively and one month post-operatively.
• Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0.

Main Results:

• All patients experienced nasal obstruction due to DNS.
• Post-septoplasty, PFT values showed improvement in all patients.
• Statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) were observed in FEF25% and FIF75% for Type II DNS patients.

Conclusions:

• Septoplasty leads to favorable outcomes in PFT values.
• This suggests that a deviated nasal septum can negatively impact lower airway function.
• Septoplasty may improve pulmonary function in individuals with DNS.