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What is deviated septum? what is septum?

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Dr. Ram Kalus answered

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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum is a common issue. It can be caused by trauma, position in utero and even during the birth process. 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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Deviated septum: A nasal septum is the tissue that divides the 2 nares from each other, When it is deviated it is shifted to one side narrowing one of the nares.

Answered 11/3/2014

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Divider: The wall of bone and cartilage that separates your right nostril from your left is the septum. It should be roughly in between the two sides. When it is shifted to one side it is said to be deviated. When a deviated septum impairs breathing it should be fixed.

Answered 11/4/2019

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Divides nose : The septum is a latin word for wall and the nasal septum is the wall made if cartilage, bone and mucosa that divides tyler nose into the right and left halves. All septums are deviated but they may be deviated to the point where they can obstruct one side of the nose and block air passage as well as increase the risk of sinusitis in which case surgery may be contemplated.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum is a common issue. It can be caused by trauma, position in utero and even during the birth process. If there are symptoms like nasal obstruction, snoring or recurrent sinusitis, have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist

Answered 11/27/2017

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Yes: Septal deviations occurring along the most anterior or projecting edge known as the caudal septum can distort the nostril. In addition a septL deviation can produce secondary changes such as valve collapse resulting in a pinched nostril shape. Seek an ent surgeon or facial plastic surgeon to examine completely.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Deviated septum: A deviated septum can be corrected surgically to bring the septum to the midline. If there are symptoms like nasal obstruction, snoring or recurrent sinusitis, have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Answered 10/24/2017

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