Question 1

what is a deviated nasal septum?

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Septum=wall in nose: Septum is the latin word for wall and the nasal septum is the wall that divides the right side of the nasal cavity from the left. When it is deviated it shifts to one side or the other. If severe, it can alter. Slow or obstruct the flow of air on one side or the other.

Question 2

what is a perforated nasal septum?

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Hole in the nose: This can be due to trauma, a history if nose bleeds or cauderization, previous nasal surgery and sometimes an autoimmune disorder or even a malignancy(cancer).  You should be evaluated by an ent!

Question 3

what happens during a nasal septum repair?

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See below: The crooked parts of the bone and cartilage are removed and the mucous membranes are left behind. This is done through your nostrils so there are no cuts on the outside.

Question 4

what is a deviated nasal septum caused by?

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Genetics, Trauma: Deviated septum is either caused by some form of nose trauma at any point in life, but it can also be caused by you inherited genes.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 5

what are the signs of a perforated nasal septum?

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Nosebleed: Depending on the cause of septal perforation
can present with recurrent nosebleed, frequent crust formation in nasal cavity , whistling sound with nasal breathing. Also 
septal perforation can be asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally during nasal exam.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a deviated nasal septum?

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Congestion: Typically the most common symptom is congestion. May be more on one side than another. Also can get dryness of the nose and sometimes intermittent mild bleeding from that dryness.

Question 7

deviated nasal septum ( right side ), what to do?

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Consultation: How do you know you have a deviated septum? If you were told by your physician - ask his/her opinion.  If not, see an ENT or plastic surgeon.

Question 8

what are common causes of a deviated nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: A septum can naturally grow to one side or the other and a trauma can deviate the septum. Either way the septum that is supposed to be straight and in the middle is blocking the airway on one side or the other and rarely on both sides.

Question 9

what are some remedies for a deviated nasal septum?

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Surgical: If the cartilage septum dividing your nasal airways is not straight, it will result in recurrent drainage, sinus infections, snoring, and severe congestion.  There are no medications which can correct this flaw in your anatomy.  Have the septum corrected, including the nearby turbinate structures inside your airway.  If you also have allergies, you may still need medication help, but airway 1st.

Question 10

what can be done to  correct a deviated nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

Septoplasty: If you are noticing nasal blockage, you could consider a surgical procedure called septoplasty. This could relieve the obstruction from the deviated septum.

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