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NASAL OBSTRUCTION (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Airway is reduced, There is difficulty…
NASAL OBSTRUCTION
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Airway is reduced
There is difficulty in breathing
Which cause nasal passage to be smaller
Which then cause bleeding
Nose is then blocked
Nasal septum between nasal passages is displaced to one side
CLINICAL MANIFASTATIONS
Difficulty getting enough air
Nasal blockage
Nasal congestion
Nose bleeds
Trouble sleeping
Trouble breathing through nose
CAUSES
Turbinates inside the nose
Septum
Injury to nose
Weak flexible upperl lower airflow
Cold Wether
HEALTH EDUCATION
Advise patient to place warm wet towel on face
Teach patient to avoid chlorinated pool
Advise patient to use vaporiser at home
Advise patient to drink a lot of water
DIET
Eat balance diet
Drink warm water
High fiber diet
Drink plenty of water
DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Xray
CT scan
Nose Examination
PHARMACOLOGY
Decongestants
Nasal steroid spray
Antihistamines
NURSING CARE PLAN
NURSES DIAGNOSE
Disturbed sleep pattern
Encourage relexation
Plan sleeping Patten
Encourage naps
Anxiety
Inform patient about condition
Encourage family visits
Keep patient calm
Ineffective airway clearance
Encourage patient to clean house
Identify allergen
Use nasal spray
EVALUATION
Breath well
Less anxious
Improved sleep
REFRENESES
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.rnib.org.uk
DEFINITION
It is the blockage of nose or nasal cavity