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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.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/13/2012

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