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If you detect bleeding from the ear, use a sterile, cotton-tipped applicator to absorb the blood, and check for purulent drainage or evidence of cerebrospinal fluid leakage. A culture of the specimen may be ordered.
Apply a sterile dressing over the outer ear, and refer the patient to an ear specialist. A large perforation with uncontrolled bleeding may require immediate surgery to approximate the ruptured edges. Other measures may include administration of a mild analgesic, a sedative to decrease anxiety, and an oral antibiotic.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Symptomatic treatment for perforated septum includes decongestants to reduce nasal congestion by local vasoconstriction, local application of lanolin or petroleum jelly to prevent ulceration and crusting, and antibiotics to combat infection. Surgery may be necessary to graft part of the perichondrial layer over the perforation. Also, a plastic or Silastic “button” prosthesis may be used to close the perforation.
Symptomatic treatment for deviated septum usually includes analgesics to relieve headache, decongestants to minimize secretions and, as necessary, vasoconstrictors, nasal packing, or cautery to control hemorrhage. Manipulation of the nasal septum at birth can correct congenital deviated septum.
Corrective surgical procedures include:
❑ reconstruction of the nasal septum by submucous resection to reposition the nasal septal cartilage and relieve nasal obstruction.
❑ rhinoplasty to correct nasal structure deformity by intranasal incisions.
❑ septoplasty to relieve nasal obstruction and enhance cosmetic appearance.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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