What is Prominent Ear?

_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-3194kf-bb-13365cf The psychological effects of prominent ear vary culturally. For example, in the Far East culture, it is thought that having prominent ears gives a person a cute appearance and it is not strange. On the other hand, prominent ear is considered a problem in other western cultures and in our country. Due to prominent ears, problems such as depression, decrease in self-esteem and lack of self-confidence can be seen, although it has become a subject of ridicule since childhood. For this reason, when prominent ear treatment is performed at an early age, the psychological effects that may arise are prevented.

_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-3194- 136bad5c surgery technique and preference-1336bad5cf According to the ear structure, it is performed by performing the operation from the back or the front part of the ear. After the cause of the prominent ear problem is determined, the ear cartilages are shaped in general and the operation is performed by repositioning the ear. Special bands are attached to the patients for 1-2 weeks after prominent ear surgery. At the end of this period, the bands are removed. The incisions made during the surgery remain behind the ear. Therefore, there is no concern about creating traces in terms of aesthetics.

What are the Conditions Caused by Prominent Ear?

_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-36d_5835cf prominent ear, which is a problem; Especially if the mother and father have it, it is likely to be seen in the person. The reasons for this problem are as follows;

Kulağın arkasında bulunan kemik ile kulak kepçesi arasındaki açının 30 dereceden fazla olması,
Kulak bölgesindeki kıkırdakların gevşek bir yapıda bulunması,
Kulak kepçesinin üst tarafında bulunan kıvrımların olmaması,
Kulak kepçesinin düz bir yapıda bulunması.

Kepçe Kulak İle Birlikte Ortaya Çıkan Sorunlar

Dünyada ve ülkemizde yaygın olarak görülen kepçe kulak, vücut için ciddi bir rahatsızlığa yol açmaz. Estetik bir kaygıdır. Buna bağlı olarak bir hastalık gibi değerlendirilmemektedir. Yine de estetik görünüm açısından, kişilerde benlik saygısının azalmasına ve özgüven eksikliğine yol açmaktadır. Günümüzde kepçe kulak, tıbbın gelişmesi ile birlikte modern teknikler kullanılarak kolayca tedavi edilmektedir. Böylece bireylerin, sosyal hayatlarında daha iyi bir yaşam sürdürmeleri için kepçe kulak ameliyatı önemli bir konudur.

What is Allergic Nasal Congestion?

Pollen, which increases during seasonal transitions in spring and autumn, causes runny nose and nasal congestion. Symptoms that show themselves due to allergies can appear as hay fever. It is a disorder that needs to be treated in terms of quality of life.

Causes of Nasal Congestion During Pregnancy

What Causes Nasal Congestion?

The most common ear deformity is known as prominent ear. The term prominent ear contains more than one anomaly. It can be caused by weakening or overdevelopment of the ear cartilage.

Diğer bir açıdan bakacak olursak, kepçe kulağın psikolojik etkileri kültürel olarak değişiklik göstermektedir. Örneğin uzak doğu kültüründe kepçe kulaklı olmanın kişiye sevimli bir görünüm verdiği düşünülmektedir ve yadırganmaz. Öte yandan diğer batı kültürleri ve ülkemizde kepçe kulak bir sorun olarak nitelendirilmektedir. Kepçe kulak sebebiyle kişide, çocukluk döneminden itibaren alay konusu haline gelmekle birlikte depresyon, öz saygıda azalma ve özgüven eksikliği gibi sorunlar görülebilmektedir. Bu nedenle kepçe kulak tedavisi erken yaşlarda yapıldığında ortaya çıkacak psikolojik etkilerin önüne geçilmiş olur.

Hormonal Changes

Flu

Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Hypertension

Nasal Polyps

Occupational Asthma

Pregnancy

Sleep Apnea

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Thyroid Disorders

Sinusitis

Nasal Septum Deviation

Turbinate Swellings

Allergic Rhinitis

Alcohol Consumption

Existing Allergies

Common Cold

Seasonal Transitions

Spicy Foods

Foreign Object in the Nose

Conditions That Cause Nasal Congestion

The estrogen hormone, which increases during pregnancy, causes the tissues in the nose to swell and the secretion in the nose to increase. In addition, after birth, the blood circulation in the body also increases in volume. At the same time, the blood vessels expand and cause the nasal mucosa to swell.

What are the factors that cause nasal flesh to grow?

The most common cause of nasal congestion in adults is nasal turbinate hyperplasia, also known as turbinate swelling. Located on the side walls of the inside of the nose, the turbinates clean, warm and moisturize the air.

Conditions that cause swelling of the nasal conchae may include smoking, air pollution, allergies or sinusitis. In addition to these, some nasal sprays can damage the structure of the conchae and cause them to swell.

Nasal Congestion in Babies and Children

In younger age groups and babies, the rate of breathing is faster than normal as lung development continues. When the rate of breathing increases to 60 breaths per minute or more, shortness of breath may be observed. Therefore, urgent intervention is required. Moderate nasal congestion seen in babies is a common problem. However, increased mucus, color changes in mucosal fluid, coughing, sniffling and especially feeding problems while breastfeeding may occur. In the ongoing days of the discomfort, symptoms of fullness in the chest may be observed.

Therefore, nasal congestion in babies and children may be caused by allergies, dry air, air pollution or flu infections. Nasal congestion in babies and children generally passes within 1-2 days. If this period continues, a health institution should be consulted.

Asthma,

Premature birth,

Pneumonia,

Temporary follow-up after birth (increased respiratory rate),

Bronchiolitis,

RSV virus,

Cold,

Cystic Fibrosis

Conditions that can cause chest fullness due to nasal congestion in babies include: