What is Deviation of the Nasal Septum?

Description of the disease

Deviation of the nasal septum is a condition in which the nasal septum (the partition between the nostrils) deviates from its normal position. This can cause breathing problems and lead to other unpleasant symptoms.

Classification

• Congenital deviation
• Acquired deviation

Symptoms

• Difficulty breathing through the nose
• Frequent nosebleeds
• Frequent sinus infections
• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
• Frequent headaches

Causes

Deviation of the nasal septum can be caused by genetic factors as well as external traumas such as blows and injuries.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made using X-rays, CT scans, and rhinoscopy (examination of the nasal cavity with a special endoscope tube).

Treatment

Treatment can be conservative (prescribing medications, physiotherapeutic procedures) or surgical (correcting the nasal septum).

Prevention

• Avoiding traumatic situations that can lead to deviation of the nasal septum
• Timely treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases

Doctor

Treatment and diagnosis are provided by an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor).