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Does Steam Help With Difficulty In Breathing After Suffering Bent Nose?

My son is 7 years old , last year he fell down against his nose , the bone gone bent and its bending more and more , now he feels difficulty in breathing , i give him hot water steam before sleep , is it good for him as somewhere i read that ice pack gives relief, pls give some suggestion about steam
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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The deviation of septum has bony and cartilaginous deviation . both are covered by nasal mucosa. The bend is a organic pathology will not settle down with steam or medications. Since his age is only 7 we have to wait for next 9-10 years for surgery. The steam is the best choice. Steam is a natural decongestant will reduce the mucosal edema. Ice fomentation on nasal blockage will aggravate the issue. Hope i clarified your query. take care
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Does Steam Help With Difficulty In Breathing After Suffering Bent Nose?

Hi, The deviation of septum has bony and cartilaginous deviation . both are covered by nasal mucosa. The bend is a organic pathology will not settle down with steam or medications. Since his age is only 7 we have to wait for next 9-10 years for surgery. The steam is the best choice. Steam is a natural decongestant will reduce the mucosal edema. Ice fomentation on nasal blockage will aggravate the issue. Hope i clarified your query. take care