A Guide On Deviated Septum– Deviated Septum FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Deviated Septum What is a deviated septum? A deviated septum is a condition that impacts the nasal septum and affects our breathing. Our nasal septum is the dividing wall between the left and right sides of our nose and is made of bone and cartilage. In someone with a deviated septum, […]
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Nasal Obstruction After Septoplasty
If you have persistent nasal obstruction after septoplasty (deviated septum repair), you’re not alone. But what causes this frustrating and uncomfortable problem? A deviated septum is a very common condition that happens when the wall of narrow bone and cartilage in your nose becomes misaligned from its normal position. It can end up blocking or […]
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What to Expect with In-Office Septoplasty
Your nasal cavity is divided into two sides by the nasal septum, a thin wall of narrow bone and cartilage. Fairly commonly, this septum can become “deviated” or misaligned from its normal position. A deviated septum can result from injury, such as a broken nose, or it may be present from birth. Many people aren’t […]
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What to Expect from Deviated Septum Surgery
Deviated septum surgery, also known as septoplasty, is a procedure for straightening the bone and cartilage in between the two sides of the nose. This is a very common condition and can cause one-sided or bilateral congestion of the nose on a chronic basis. Patients will often say the problem is day and night but […]
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