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

  • Frontal region

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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