Evaluation of the quality of life in a person after Septoplasty

Abstract

Introduction: The nasal septum deviation leads to difÏculty breathing through the nose congestion, leading to a number of changes, such as dyspnea, tiredness, snoring at sleep, and inability to intellectual load, or dramatically reducing the quality of life of a person. Materials and methods: Overall 42 clients were participated in the study, including 23 men (57.2%, n = 38), mean age 37 ±19 years, 19 women (42.8%, n = 38), mean age 35 ±15 years. The study was performed in the Shastin Clinic Hospital, the patients was selected who underwent LMP surgery in the ENT department. The study was used the NAIF questionnaire, we assessed the symptoms and pain of the person after surgery and found out how their quality of life was affected. Physical and mental well-being improved 1 month after surgery to correct nasal curvature. Results: Twelve months after the surgery to correct the deviation of the nasal septum, social and mental abilities was improved.