According to research, approximately 60—90 % of people have a deviated nasal septum. Do they need to have surgery? When is it absolutely necessary?
Dr. Alex
What causes a deviated septum?
Congenital defect. The septum consists of the front cartilaginous part and rear bony part. With proper development, the front and rear parts should lean against each other properly, which does not always happen.
After injury. Deviated septum is a frequent consequence of a broken nose.
As a compensatory consequence. It can happen due to the presence of a foreign object and polyps in a nasal cavity or the presence of certain disorders.
How do you know if you have a deviated septum?
The most frequent symptoms ===include:
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Frequent inflammation in the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis)
- Snoring and OSAHS (obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome)
- Dryness in the nose and mouth
- Nosebleeds
- Frequent oti...
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