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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • The nasal and pulmonary systems share interconnected anatomy and physiology.
  • Deviated nasal septum (DNS) can cause chronic nasal obstruction, potentially impacting respiratory health.
  • Understanding the link between nasal patency and pulmonary function is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of septoplasty on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in patients with DNS.
  • To assess improvements in exercise capacity and symptom severity following septoplasty.
  • To determine patient satisfaction and quality of life changes after the surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study involving 60 adult patients (18-55 years) with isolated DNS and chronic nasal obstruction.
  • Pre-operative and post-operative assessments included PFTs (spirometry), the six-minute walk test (6MWT), and the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT22).
  • Exclusion criteria targeted patients with comorbidities or those undergoing combined nasal surgeries.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements (p < 0.05) were observed in key PFT parameters including FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio post-septoplasty.
  • Exercise capacity, measured by 6MWT distance, and subjective symptom severity (SNOT22 scores) also showed significant improvement.
  • High patient satisfaction and enhanced quality of life were reported, with an average hospital stay of 2.5 days.

Conclusions:

  • Septoplasty is an effective treatment for improving pulmonary function in patients with DNS.
  • The procedure enhances exercise capacity and alleviates respiratory symptoms, contributing to better overall health outcomes.
  • Septoplasty offers significant benefits with high patient satisfaction and a low complication rate.