How to reduce swelling of the nasal septum

Nasal septum swelling may be the appearance of septal hematoma, septal abscess or septal chondritis, different causes of swelling methods are different, clinical usually use medication and surgical treatment. 1. Nasal septum hematoma: often caused by nasal septum surgery or nasal trauma, treatment for smaller hematoma, feasible puncture suction. If the hematoma is large, it is necessary to make an L incision at the lowest part of the hematoma and suck out the blood or blood clots through the incision. Postoperative antibiotics should be applied to prevent infection. 2. Nasal septum abscess: due to infection, can be due to trauma or surrounding tissue infection. If septal abscess is diagnosed, incision should be made as soon as possible to drain the pus. Make a horizontal incision at the bottom of one side of the nasal septum to fully drain the pus. 3. Nasal septal chondritis: a kind of recurrent polychondritis, may be autoimmune disease, the treatment is mainly based on adrenocorticotropic hormone therapy, plus the use of immunosuppressive drugs. If the patient has a swollen nasal septum, it is recommended to immediately go to the hospital for examination, to clarify the cause of treatment, do not delay, so as not to cause serious consequences.