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A member asked:

Got nasal septum deviation -poor breathing, left side. this lowers the amount of oxygen flow. if i fix, would it lower my epilepsy episodes?

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Unlikely: Anythings possible but it is unlikely fixing the deviated septum will reduce seizure episodes.

Answered 1/7/2014

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