Question 1

can a deviated septum be hereditary?

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Yes: Many facial features are inherited, a polygenic trait

Question 2

does deviated septum hurt?

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No unless it was : Caused by recent trauma.

Question 3

how to get a deviated septum?

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Trauma or congenital: Either born with it, or after trauma

Question 4

can a deviated septum be common?

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Very common: The nasal cartilage in the midline of the nose is the nasal septum.  As such, it is the most common site for injury and is the structure of the mid-portion of the face that is most likely to be involved in trauma.  Having a perfectly straight septum is rare.  Almost everybody has had some minor or major injury to the front of his/her nose resulting in some deviation of the septal cartilage.

Question 5

deviated septum/netti pot possible?

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Use is still: Possible. Neti pots can reduce nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot. Tilt head ; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly ; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in am ; pm.

Question 6

what does a deviated septum look like?

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Maybe nothing at all: Most of the time a deviated septum is only visible on an internal nasal exam.  This appears as a narrowing of the nasal cavity on one side of the nose.  An anterior septal deviation is visible from beneath the nose and usually presents as asymmetric nostrils and a crooked base of the nose.

Question 7

what is deviated septum? what is septum?

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The nostril divider: The septum is a dividing structure between the two airway passages of your nose. It consists of bone and cartilage on the inner layer, and mucosa (pink, shiny, moist) as the outer layer. If it is deviated (which it is in most people), it can cause relative narrowing or even blockage of one of the airway passages. This can be corrected with surgery. A board certified ENT or plastic surgeon can help.

Question 8

what are the signs of a deviated septum?

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Deviated septum: Many people have a deviated septum without any symptoms and do not need surgery.  However, septoplasty is indicated in patients with deviated septums and nasal obstruction not corrected with mediations.  Occasionally, deviated septum may be associated with sinus infections or nosebleeds.

Question 9

how to know if i have a deviated septum?

Accepted Answer

Nasal blockage: Usually  it causes nasal blockage, but most people who have nasal septal deviation have no symptoms at all.
It can also cause nasal bleed and sometimes recurrent sinus infections

Question 10

does a deviated septum have to be fixed?

Accepted Answer

No, unless breathing: Is a problem. Many septums are deviated during development, and more are deviated by injury. Function (breathing) is the issue to be concerned about, not that the septum has some waviness. Of course, the more severe the deviation, the more likely the airways are compromised and breathing issues may be noted for which septal surgery may be advised. See ENT or plastic surgeon if questions!

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