Nasal Septum Deviation
Nasal septum deviation is a physical disorder of the bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into the two nostrils. A septum is considered deviated if it does not lie centrally, symmetrically with respect to the two nostrils, which is often caused by injury or trauma to the nose.
A deviated septum requires medical attention only if it causes other health issues or negatively impacts the quality of life.
Symptoms
Blocked nose
Lasting 4 weeks or more
common
Headache
common
Snoring
common
Runny nose
common
Reduced ability or completely losing sense of smell
Lasting 4 weeks or more
Nosebleed
Facial pain
Nasal
Risk factors
Injury to the nose
Treatment
Initial treatment of a deviated septum may be directed at managing your symptoms:
1-Decongestants
2-Antihistamines.
3-Nasal steroid sprays.
4-Surgical repair (septoplasty): If you still experience symptoms despite medical therapy, you may consider surgery to correct your deviated septum (septoplasty) which is a minor surgery.
Recommended specialist
If you have Nasal Septum Deviation, then a visit to an ENT specialist is highly recommended.
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ENT specialist
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