I have a deviated septum in my nose. is this a congenital defect and/or heritable?

Usually acquired: Although there can be congenital nasal deformities, they are rare and most commonly the septum becomes deviated either by trauma or simply begins to deviate spontaneously with age.

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