Deviated Septum: What Is It and What are Its Symptoms?

Post Date: 9/29/2022

Septum deviation, also known as nasal bone curvature, is the displacement of the nasal septum between the nasal air passages. One becomes smaller compared to the other and is popularly understood as the curvature of the middle part of the nose. This part should be straight.

If the severity of this deformity is intense, chronic nasal congestion and breathing difficulties may occur. In addition, nasal congestion may also be experienced due to swelling which occurs because of curvature. Septum deviation surgery aims to eliminate this condition.

What Are the Symptoms of Deviated Symptom?

Nasal bone curvature may not show any symptoms in many cases. So, it is normal for a person not to know that they have a septum deviation. The characteristic symptoms of this condition are:

Noisy Breathing: This discomfort can occur during the day or during sleep at night. Due to the curvature and swelling, a wheezing sound is heard from the airway when breathing.

Nasal Cycle Awareness: The nasal cycle is the displacement of the nasal congestion side. First one side is blocked, after a certain time, the blockage passes to the other side. The patient suffering from deviation can easily recognize the nasal cycle condition.

Nasal Blockage (obstruction): Blockage of the nostrils: One or both of the nasal airways can be blocked. Congestion causes breathing difficulties.

Nose Bleeding: There may be a problem of drying and crusting on the surface of the nasal septum. This can cause nosebleeds.

What Causes Deviated Septum?

There are several basic factors that cause nasal curvature. You can find them below:

• It may occur at birth.
• Deviated septum may develop due to aging.
• It may have developed as a result of a physical trauma during childhood.
• Falls and crashes, traffic accidents and serious injuries are among the most common causes.
• Major blows during sports such as wrestling and boxing may cause nasal bone curvature.

It is important to wear a helmet if you are involved in sports that pose a risk of causing physical injury. If you are having difficulty breathing or if you have been suffering from nasal congestion for a long time, we recommend that you see a specialist doctor. If you consider having rhinoplasty surgery, contact us right away to get a free consultancy service from Prof. Dr. Selçuk İnanlı.