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I have pain/drainage only on one side of nose, i was told this side has a deviated septum. can this side be more prone to infections?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Only to: the extent that the deviation has led to obstruction of the sinus openings thus preventing drainage and not the deviated septum per se.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain/drainage only on one side of nose, i was told this side has a deviated septum. can this side be more prone to infections?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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