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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