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What to do if my septum slightly tilted to the other side of their nostril?
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Usually nothing: Septal deviation is present in 80% of the population. That means only 20% of the population has a straight septum! if you are having nasal obstructive symptoms (nostril always blocked, snoring etc) then you *may* be a candidate to have something done surgically, though usually you'd be tried on nasal allergy medicine first. Otherwise there is no need for you to have anything done for this.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Septal deviation: If your septum isn't midline, it could be deviated. If you are having symptoms like nasal obstruction, have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,
Answered 11/21/2014
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