Looking At Nasal Septal Deviation

Nasal septal deviation: The most common cause for nasal septal deviation is impact trauma (for instance a blow to the face)

. It can also be a congenital disorder (often presenting as a result of compression of the nose during childbirth). It is a common physical disorder of the nose; a displacement of the septum.

The nasal septum is the bone/cartilage in the nose that separates the nostrils. Normal alignment has the nasal septum placed centrally in the nasal cavity resulting in symmetrical nostrils. When a nasal septal deviation occurs the top of the cartilaginous ridge leans either to the right or to the left leaving one nostril partially obstructed.

As a result of a nasal septal deviation poor drainage of the sinuses can occur as well as difficulty breathing, sleeping disorders (abnormal snoring and sleep apnea), bloody noses and headaches. Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder the means the individual goes through periods of not breathing while they are asleep. The periods when the individual isn't breathing last one or more breaths. The act is repetitive while the individual sleeps.

Individuals who snore as a result of a nasal septal deviation are snoring abnormally. It is often drastic in nature. It can often be described as louder/longer and more disruptive to normal sleep patterns of the individual experiencing the snoring and others sleeping nearby.

Slight deviation from the centerline is normal. But the problem occurs when a septal deviations is drastic enough so the shift away from the centerline is creating a negative affect on the patient. Individuals can often live with a nasal septal deviation for many year without experiencing any negative effects or realizing it is a potential issue.

Treatment: Many individuals with nasal septal deviation only become aware of the problem when they begin to experience pain. Unless the patient is aware of negative effects of a deviation there is no need for correction.

A septoplasty can be performed by a surgeon in order to clear any obstruction created by a deviated septum. Entering through the nostril it only takes an experienced surgeon an hour to remove the obstruction. It may take the patient from 2 days to 4 weeks to reach a full recovery post-surgery.

Summary: Many express concerns regarding lack of air flow in affected nostrils when nasal septal deviations are visually apparent. One nostril may often appear drastically smaller than the other. This is common. Mild bends away from the centerline are normal and are not recognized as a medical concern or condition.

Looking At Nasal Septal Deviation

By: Jerry Knight

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