The functions of the nose are, among others, to filter, moisten and warm the air that we breathe, to smell and to protect the eye from trauma.

The most common symptoms are nasal obstruction and nasal mucus, facial pain and sinus headaches. With the exception of allergic conditions which cause the frequency of these symptoms to increase, the most common causes are nasal septum curvature and obstruction of the sinuses. Both easily be corrected with surgery.

Septoplasty is the placement of the nasal septum in the correct physiological position to allow efficient passage of air.
Endonasal surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique to eliminate the changes that led to sinusitis and which restores the physiology of the sinuses.

The patient should stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and anti-coagulants seven to ten days before surgery.

In addition to the risks associated with any surgery under general anaesthesia, infection can still occur, as well as nosebleed, adhesion, lesion of the anterior ethmoid artery, carotid artery injury and optic nerve damage.

The patient should take an antibiotic medication to prevent infection and wash the nose inside to prevent the formation of crusts.

To aid the healing process not blowing your nose and the application of ice packs are recommended for a few days after surgery.