Nasal Deviation – Causes of nasal deviation

Causes of nasal deviation

The middle septum is a thin cartilage that divides the nose into two parts. Approximately one-third of people have deviation of the middle nasal septum to one side.

 This condition is present from birth or is caused by trauma.

 In this case, sometimes the appearance of the nose looks normal and sometimes the deviation is clearly visible.

 Most of these people have no symptoms, but a few have nasal congestion that is more severe on one side.

 This condition worsens when sleeping. These people do not have other symptoms such as sneezing, itching and runny nose.

A quick and easy test to check if nasal congestion is due to congestion or nasal deviation is to use nasal dilator drops.

 If after 5 to 10 minutes the stuffiness in the nose goes away, the stuffiness is due to congestion, otherwise (especially in one nose) the stuffiness is due to nasal deviation. If the deviation is so severe that it causes complete nasal congestion, it is better to consult a doctor for reconstructive surgery.

Patients who suffer from mild to moderate nasal deviation and nasal allergy at the same time should avoid allergenic substances to treat their allergy.

If the symptoms of these patients are resolved one month after drug treatment, there is no need to treat nasal deviation; Otherwise, a decision is made for surgical treatment.

Patients often ask what method does the surgeon use? If there is a large deviation and the space of the nostrils is very narrow, the surgeon removes the nostrils.