Septoplasty- Does It Change the Quality of Life in Patients Having Nasal Obstruction?

Introduction: Deviated nasal septum (DNS) is one of the most common causes obstruction. However, there are several other etiologies which cause difficulty in breathing. The definitive treatment symptomatic DNS septoplasty. efficacy septoplasty remains controversial as no solid tools for clinical evaluation patients establishment reliable statistical data. Our aim was to evaluate who have undergone DNS, by following them up with NOSE questionnaire predicting surgical Materials and Methods: This a prospective observational study, conducted over 1 year. 50 cases either sex 18-65 years, having not relieved medical management, corrected isolated were included. primary outcome measured questionnaire, applied before surgery, 6th week 12th after procedure from score taken into consideration. Results: paired T test done among variables showed clear significance, proving symptom reducing efficiency Conclusion: can be used regular quality scoring system analysing outcomes