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Do I Suffer from Nasal Obstruction?
This short quiz can help you determine if you may have a nasal obstruction.
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Patient Stories
Debbe Cornitius - Her stuffy nose and sinus pressure became constant companions.
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Mechanics Of A Breath
When you breathe in, the breath is forced to pass through the narrowest portion of the nose, the nasal valve, which increases air speed and pressure. Just after passing the valves, the air expands into the nasal cavity, creating turbulence.

This turbulence promotes contact between the air and the moist mucosa tissue. Through this process, the breath is cleansed of particles, humidified, and heated or cooled to near body temperatures.


Causes of nasal obstruction
Types of nasal obstruction
The anatomy of the nose and sinuses has unique variations from person to person. In some individuals, anatomic differences can cause breathing problems and nasal obstruction. Causes of nasal blockage include:

Sometimes your obstruction may be caused by enlarged turbinates and a deviated septum. Procedures to correct both problems can be performed at the same time.