Empty Nose Syndrome is a complex and complex problem that develops most often as a result of surgery on the nasal cavities or septum. Therefore, if surgery is to be performed, it is necessary to remember that in order to reduce the risk of developing Empty Nose Syndrome, it is necessary to apply only to a highly qualified and highly specialized specialist. And if the syndrome is already present in your health, again, it should only be treated by an experienced leading specialist in the treatment of ENT diseases and this pathology. Treatment in Germany for Empty Nose Syndrome is based on a comprehensive approach.
The process of breathing is quite complex and if it is disturbed, the whole body is affected. In this case, problems can arise at the initial path of air — the nasal cavity. Its lower part is responsible for heating and filtering the incoming air. After warming and cleansing, the air goes lower into the lungs. If there is dryness in the nose, it causes a disturbance in the warming and cleansing of the air, so these patients often have empty nose syndrome. In this condition, the patient feels like air is going into the mouth, bypassing the nose. This in turn can cause frequent respiratory problems.
The symptomatology of this pathology is quite diverse. Depending on the degree of damage, there may be unpleasant sensations during conversation, nasal discharge is not controlled. Also, the patient experiences a feeling of suffocation, as it seems to him that there is not enough air, although the nasal passage is passable. In addition, with a prolonged course, the patient may have insomnia due to the violation of normal breathing during sleep. In the future, against the background of insomnia and other symptoms, psychological problems may develop, depressive-like states and anxiety may develop.
There are many reasons for the development of this condition. Very often the cause is the performance of surgery in the past to reduce the nasal shells, or correction of the nasal septum. Treatment of this pathology is quite difficult and requires a comprehensive approach. According to many patient reviews, often the treatment of this syndrome does not lead to significant improvement. However, the best reviews and indicators in the treatment of this condition belong to German medicine. In particular, clinics in Munich have highly qualified specialists who successfully deal with this problem and achieve a high percentage of positive results in the treatment of Empty Nose Syndrome.
There are two treatment options: conservative and surgical. Conservative method of treatment involves the constant use of various nasal moisturizers, as well as a complete change in the environment. That is, the patient needs to normalize the parameters of air and humidity in the room where he sleeps, and preferably where he works and does household chores. To do this, it is necessary to purchase a hygrometer device and fully correct such parameters as temperature, humidity and air purity. When applying this method, depending on the severity of the condition, different effects will be observed, as the change in the environment will keep the remaining normal nasal mucosa moisturized and protected from various infections and irritating factors, dust, dirt, etc.
In addition to the environment, the patient needs to use various nasal rinses and inhalations to keep the mucosa moisturized. Means that provide moisturization of the nasal cavity, a huge number. The choice of means is determined by the stage of the disease, as well as directly individual approach to each patient, as not always the same means will be suitable for all patients. Inhalations are usually recommended with sea salt, this improves the properties of the mucosa and, in addition, removes excess edema. It is also recommended to use various nasal sprays, in the composition of which there is sea water. Some note the positive effect of using various oils for the nose. In addition, it is desirable for the patient to increase the intake of pure water, if there are no contraindications for this, and change the diet. It is recommended to avoid taking drinks containing caffeine.
If the disease is accompanied by the formation of dense mucus, drugs for mucus thinning, such as Gelomirtol, are a good help. In severe course of the disease, when it affects directly on sleep, experts recommend the use of special SRAR masks for sleep. They moisturize the air during sleep and, in addition, if there are associated respiratory disorders, contribute to improved breathing.
Patients with Empty Nose Syndrome very often develop various infectious processes that need to be treated with antibiotics and constant rinsing. To prevent this, also for preventive purposes, means to improve the bacterial flora in the nasal cavity, the use of nasal symbioflora are used.
In the absence of any effect from the therapy, it is often recommended to change the climate and eliminate exposure to polluted environment, which leads to drying of the nasal mucosa. It is also desirable to stay several times during the year in a climate that has a positive effect on the nasal mucosa, in particular, the sea.
The ENT clinics in Munich use surgical methods to treat Empty Nose Syndrome. These methods are not suitable for all patients, as they are mainly aimed at repairing damaged nasal folds, which is not the cause of the syndrome in everyone. Therefore, it is very important to initially see a highly qualified specialist who will assess the condition and be able to adopt the necessary treatment tactics.
One surgical treatment is nasal shell implantation. The peculiarity of this intervention is the use of implants made of materials that are close, but not identical, in structure to the nasal shell tissue. Before the operation, 3D diagnostics is performed, during which the reconstruction of the future implant is performed in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient. Also, before the procedure with the help of Rhino-Sys device the flow through the nasal cavity is studied. After that, the implant is inserted into the patient using a video nasopharyngoscope.
The implant is placed under the nasal mucosa. The implant material is a cell-free collagen matrix.
If it is necessary to restore a small volume of the nasal shells, the preparation Cimeter is used. It is a liquid implant, which is administered by injection and does not lose its shape and volume for a long time.
The duration of this operation takes about 1 hour. The long-term results of this procedure are mostly positive, as evidenced by the large number of positive reviews. However, this method does not help everyone. Recently, clinics in Germany, particularly in Munich, have been introducing new methods of treatment for Empty Nose Syndrome.
As with other body disorders, Empty Nose Syndrome can be treated with the patient’s own stem cells from the patient’s adipose tissue, as well as with autologous fat. Unlike nasal implants, which require general anesthesia with hospitalization, these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.
Injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) or stromal vascular fraction (SVF) from the patient’s body fat is suitable for regeneration of the nasal mucosa and other damaged internal structures of the nose. Additional volume of the nasal cavity, and regeneration of the mucous membrane leads to a permanent improvement of the patient’s condition and reduction of symptoms.
In fat tissue treatment, the volume of the missing part inside the nose is restored by injecting previously eliminated fat from the body. Autologous fat can be enriched with autologous stem cells before implantation. This method is called stem cell-assisted fat grafting (CAL).
Most importantly, it is important to remember to prevent the development of Empty Nose Syndrome. Before a planned nasal reduction, you should check to see if there are other treatment options. But even if surgery is necessary, there are ways to prevent the development of Empty Nose Syndrome. Among other things, this is accomplished through the use of minimally invasive nasal surgery.
If surgery is unavoidable, patients should see an experienced specialist who can perform a minimally invasive procedure using the latest surgical techniques of laser or radiofrequency surgery.
We, the German Clinics, work with such specialists who have confirmed their high qualification in the treatment of Empty Nose Syndrome in the course of many years of successful treatment of this pathology, achieved results and numerous reviews of treated patients.
Empty nose syndrome is a rather difficult disease to treat. However, modern technologies allow to significantly improve the condition of such patients and, most importantly, in the treatment of this type of pathology, it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis with a proven specialist.