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Is it true that rhinitis cannot be completely cured? (Nasal Congestion Revision Surgery)

2024-09-11



If you have undergone surgery
for nasal congestion and are
experiencing nasal blockage again,
I got some news for you. 

Today, we will take the time
to explore the recurrence of nasal
congestion and revision surgeries.


Is it true that rhinitis cannot

 

be completely cured?




First of all, conditions like rhinitis
or sinusitis occur when there are
triggering factors and improve when 
those factors are eliminated.

You can think of when you 
catch a cold!

When we catch a cold, the concept
of "cure" does not mean that
we won’t catch it again after
we recover, and rhinitis or sinusitis
is also treated with the goal
of reducing the likelihood of recurrence.

Even if it recurs, the aim is to ensure
it is less bothersome than before
and heals quicker.





What if nasal congestion recurs
after surgery?

Recurrence of rhinitis

Recurrence of septal deviation

Nasal valve stenosis

Complications after rhinitis surgery

Did you have surgery due to
severe rhinitis or nasal blockage
that made daily life difficult, but
now you're experiencing nasal
congestion again?

In cases where nasal obstruction
is caused by misalignment of bones
or cartilage, if the surgery has
properly corrected the alignment,

it typically does not recur without any
specific reason.

The causes of nasal
congestion can vary.

It is important to receive treatment
tailored to you based on a meticulous
analysis of the internal structure
of the nose with a diagnosis
from an ENT specialist.





How can we prevent revision
surgery for nasal congestion?

 

 

GNG Nasal Congestion Revision 
Surgery Solutions

 

 

Point 1
Analysis of Failure Causes




If there has been insufficient
improvement, we will conduct a thorough
analysis of the failure causes using
3D-CT and endoscopic equipment to
understand the condition 
of the nasal cavity.

We will check whether the area
needing improvement has been
over-corrected or if other areas
have been mistakenly corrected,
and we will carry out an analysis 
for further correction.


Point 2
Conducting Surgery to
Prevent Recurrence




The issues of the first surgery
should be addressed not only
through precise examinations
but also by receiving procedures
from an experienced specialist
who can resolve various causes to
prevent secondary complications.

At GNG, surgeries are performed
by ENT specialists who possess expert
anatomical knowledge of the nose
and have extensive experience
and expertise.