A blocked nose sounds like a minor thing until you've lived with it for a year. You breathe through your mouth at night, wake up with a dry throat, and get headaches around your eyes. Plenty of people just carry a decongestant spray in their pocket and get on with it. That spray is usually part of the problem.
If you're in Sector 14, Ace ENT Care at KK HealthCare Centre, 238, Sector 5 is well connected and a short drive away. Dr. Sahil Kapoor has trained in endoscopic sinus surgery and septal correction.
Common reasons for a blocked nose
- Chronic sinusitis: facial pressure, thick discharge, post-nasal drip and a reduced sense of smell lasting more than 12 weeks.
- Deviated nasal septum: the wall between the nostrils is bent and blocks one side more than the other.
- Nasal polyps: soft swellings that block the nose and take away smell.
- Allergic rhinitis: sneezing and a runny, itchy nose.
- Overuse of decongestant sprays: using them for more than five to seven days can cause rebound blockage.
How it's checked
A nasal endoscopy is done in the clinic in a few minutes, after a numbing spray. It shows exactly what is inside the nose. A CT scan is advised only if chronic sinusitis or surgery is being considered.
Treatment, step by step
Most patients get better with medicines: saline rinses, a steroid spray used with the right technique, and treatment of any allergy. Surgery is considered only when medicines have been given a fair trial and haven't worked:
- FESS (endoscopic sinus surgery) for chronic sinusitis and polyps
- Septoplasty for a deviated septum
Both are done through the nostrils, with no cut on the face. See the main page on nose and sinus treatment.
Timings
Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Sunday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
I use a nasal decongestant spray every day. Is that a problem?
Daily use beyond a week can cause rebound blockage and dependence. Please get your nose checked. There are safer ways to manage the blockage.
Is nasal endoscopy painful?
No. It is done after a numbing spray and takes only a few minutes.
Will I definitely need surgery?
No. Most people improve with proper medical treatment. Surgery is advised only when it is clearly needed.
Clinic Location
238, Sector 5, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
