The ancient practice of sutra neti leading to velopharyngeal stenosis: case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (8) ◽  
pp. 730-732
Author(s):  
H Tiwana ◽  
R S Virk ◽  
V Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Mouth Breathing ◽  
Nasal Endoscopy ◽  
Zero Degree

AbstractBackgroundAn ancient yoga technique called sutra neti, which is extensively used in India to keep the sinuses healthy, led to complete velopharyngeal stenosis in a 67-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, anosmia and a change in voice.MethodThe patient was diagnosed by nasal endoscopy using a zero-degree Hopkins rod endoscope, and adhesions were released using coblation.ResultsThe patient had post-operative alleviation of symptoms and a patent velopharyngeal inlet on examination.ConclusionVigorous sutra neti can lead to velopharyngeal stenosis. Release of the stenosis is then required to cure the nasal blockade.

scholarly journals A Rare and Unexpected Reason for Unilateral Epistaxis: Nasal Septal Schwannoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Alper Yenigun ◽  
Yasin Kulaksiz ◽  
Tugce Esen Kiran ◽  
Erol Senturk ◽  
Fadlullah Aksoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Nasal Polyps ◽  
Nasal Congestion ◽  
Antrochoanal Polyp ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Concha Bullosa ◽  
Retention Cyst

Nasal septal schwannoma is a rare tumor. It causes complaints such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches. There are many diseases such as nasal polyps, antrochoanal polyp, chronic rhinosinusitis, concha bullosa, inverted papilloma, and retention cyst with schwannoma diagnosis. The diagnosis is made histopathologically, and the treatment is surgery. In this case report, we presented a male patient with septal schwannoma who had nasal obstruction for a year and reviewed the last 20 years of literature on nasal schwannoma.

Patulous nasolacrimal duct with air reflux: a complication of submucosal diathermy of the inferior turbinate

2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (10) ◽  
pp. 940-942
Author(s):  
P M Puttasiddaiah ◽  
C R Whittet ◽  
G N Shuttleworth
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasal Airway ◽  
Duct Opening

AbstractBackgroundSubmucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinate is a widely practised procedure to improve the nasal airway when nasal obstruction is due to hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate. This paper reports a case of an unusual nasolacrimal complication following submucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinate, and reviews the relevant literature.Case reportA 33-year-old male patient developed a patulous nasolacrimal duct opening following submucosal diathermy of the inferior turbinate. This resulted in spontaneous reflux of air and nasal mucus on to the ocular surface.ConclusionThis newly recognised complication of submucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinate indicates the need to be aware of the potential risk to the nasolacrimal system with this technique.

scholarly journals Colossal Rhinolith

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Neha Shakrawal ◽  
Bikram Choudhury ◽  
Kapil Soni ◽  
Darwin Kaushal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Endoscopy ◽  
Endoscopic Removal ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Eye Pain ◽  
History Of ◽  
Almost All

Introduction Rhinolith is a calcic deposition formed by mineralization of salts in an impacted nasal foreign body. It is a benign condition that can be troublesome owing to its size and extent of impact. Case Report A 35-year-old man with a history of right nasal obstruction with occasional foul-smelling discharge and right eye pain since ten years was diagnosed with rhinolith. During its removal, it was three times bigger than what could be visualized in nasal endoscopy. Conclusion Proper history, examination, and a high suspicion can clinch the diagnosis in almost all cases. A rigid diagnostic nasendoscopy is an important tool in the diagnosis. The treatment of choice is endoscopic removal under local or general anaesthesia.

Mutton in Nasopharynx in a Toddler

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-106
Author(s):  
Ishwar Singh ◽  
Rupender K Ranga ◽  
Jagat Singh ◽  
SPS Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Mouth Breathing ◽  
Nasal Endoscopy ◽  
Foul Smell

ABSTRACT Foreign body in the nasopharynx is very uncommon. Authors report a curious case of mutton piece in a 2-year-old child which got lodged consequent to removal try by the mother. The child presented with foul smell, bilateral nasal obstruction and mouth breathing. Mutton piece was removed by nasal endoscopy.

The Effectiveness of Behaviour Therapy in Writer’s Cramp: A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh M M ◽  
Dr. Johnson Alex
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Family History ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Motor Nerve ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Present Treatment ◽  
Writer’S Cramp ◽  
Writer's Cramp

42 years old male patient referred from neurology department, working as a teacher, educated up to MSc, premorbidly anxious personality, family history mental illness (first degree relatives), comes from MSES with presenting complaints of difficulty in writing or copying since seven years. Disability progressed and he was unable to write even a few words legibly and could not hold object which leads to anxiety and dependency. When the patient was examined at Neurology OPD, find out that he has normal sensory and motor nerve functions. The present treatment involved the use of Bahaviour therapy. The findings in this case is very encouraging and studies with large sample sizes can be considered for further conclusive evidence on the treatment of writer’s cramp.

Ayurvedic Management of Sthaulya (Obesity): A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirmal P. Alodaria ◽  
S. N. Gupta ◽  
Dhaval Dholakiya ◽  
Kaushik B. Vyas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Health Issue ◽  
Exertional Dyspnoea ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment ◽  
Excessive Perspiration

Obesity is burning health issue for society nowadays. In Sutrasthana of Charaka Samhita, in different Adhyaya (eg. Astauninditiya, Langhanabrumhaniya, Santarpaniya) causes, symptoms and treatment of Sthaulya are described. As an alternative approach, Ayurvedic treatment may serve as promising modality. A 17 years old male patient came in P.D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital on 22th May 2017. Patients weight was 114.8 kg and BMI was 37.51 which fairly included in obesity category according to NHI guidelines. He also had some associated complaints like exertional dyspnoea, increased appetite, excessive perspiration. He was treated with Snehana (Aabhyantara and Bahya), Swedana, Vamana, Virechana, Niruha Basti, Udvartana along with oral medicines like Varunaadi Kwatha, Arogyavardhini Vati, Triphala Guggulu, and Navayasa Lauha along with prescribed dietary regimes and life style modification. He lost about 9.7 kg of weight, which was 105.1 kgs and BMI was 34.34 only in 26 days without any complications.

scholarly journals Surgery to relieve nasal obstruction: outcome for 366 patients operated on by one senior surgeon

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Aksel Pedersen ◽  
S. Dölvik ◽  
K. Holmberg ◽  
C. Ahlström Emanuelsson ◽  
H. Johansson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
General Health ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Nasal Endoscopy ◽  
Experienced Surgeon ◽  
Senior Surgeon ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Studies of patient-rated outcome in septoplasty and turbinoplasty most frequently involve several surgeons with varying surgical skills, techniques and experience. The aim of the present study was to evaluate outcome based on one experienced surgeon. Methods Three hundred and sixty-six consecutive patients referred for nasal obstruction were included. All the patients were examined with nasal endoscopy before and after decongestion, they filled out a nose VAS and rated their overall general health before and three to six months after surgery. The patients underwent septoplasty, septoplasty plus turbinoplasty or turbinoplasty. Results The mean nose VAS for nasal obstruction (0–100) preoperatively was 64.7 for all patients. Patients undergoing septoplasty (n = 159) were younger than patients undergoing septoplasty + turbinoplasty (n = 79) or patients undergoing turbinoplasty alone (n = 128). The nose VAS for nasal obstruction improved significantly in all three groups and 25% had a normal nose VAS after surgery in the septoplasty and septoplasty + turbinoplasty groups compared to only 8% in the turbinoplasty alone group. There was no significant difference in the improvement in nasal obstruction between septoplasty and septoplasty + turbinoplasty, but the septoplasty + turbinoplasty group experienced a significantly greater improvement in general health. Conclusions In 366 patients operated on by one experienced surgeon, septoplasty and septoplasty + turbinoplasty were more effective at relieving nasal obstruction than turbinoplasty alone. Septoplasty + turbinoplasty resulted in a greater improvement in general health than septoplasty alone, despite the same improvement in nasal obstruction, indicating a beneficial effect of additional turbinoplasty in septoplasty.

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