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Conditions›ENT diseases›Nose disorders›Septal perforation

Septal perforation

A hole in the nasal septum caused most often by trauma and drug abuse. Less common in patients with chronic renal failure. Generally causes nasal obstruction symptoms and nose bleeds.

Dr. Peter Selzreviewed this

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 33 years experience

Is a type of:Nose disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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