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Is it possible for a deviated septum to affect how the mucus drains out of the nose?
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Yes not directly: Mucus flow will depend on several factors but with severe septal deflection may contribute to nasal airway obstruction, sinusitis and thickening of the mucus.
Answered 12/13/2012
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