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Need doctor's help! what can you tell me about a deviated septum?

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Reduced nasal airway: Dividing nasal passages is vertical strut (septum). When out of midline often limits good airflow and interferes with ability to breath easily through nose. May be congenital or acquired (like in broken nose episode). Insider nose are other structures (turbinates) which, combined with septal deviation cause severe symptoms and nasal bleeding when blowing nose. Can be improved by surgery.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum is not an uncommon problem. It can lead to nasal obstruction, snoring and even sinus issues. You only need surgery if you are having symptoms.If there are symptoms like nasal obstruction, snoring or recurrent sinusitis, have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Answered 11/3/2014

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