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Can deviated nasal septum lead to asthma?
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No: It may interfere with breathing but it does not cause asthma.
Answered 5/16/2013
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No: Asthma is due to swelling in the small airways. A deviated septum in the nose won't cause swelling in the lungs.
Answered 4/5/2015
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Deviated septum: A deviated septum is an anatomical issue. it does not cause asthma which is reactive airway disease.
Answered 9/24/2015
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