Having a hard time breathing through one nostril? You might have a deviated septum—but does that mean you need surgery? ENT specialist Marc Error, MD, explains what causes a deviated septum, how to ...

What Happens When the Nasal Septum is Misaligned? When the nasal septum is not properly aligned, it can interfere with normal airflow, resulting in complications like obstructed airflow that may cause ...

A deviated nasal septum (DNS) refers to a condition where the thin wall that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils gets displaced to one side. Such deviation may be present since the birth of the ...

A deviated septum can vary from moderate to severe, and in the worst cases, can lead to nasal obstruction that requires treatment. — TNS Your nose is front and centre on your face. It serves many ...

As we continue to trudge through cold and flu season, you may experience a dreaded stuffy nose or sinus pressure. But if you just can’t seem to kick the congestion, you may have a deviated septum. A ...

One of the most common nose deformities is a deviated septum. A deviated septum can be moderate to severe, however, can lead to nasal obstruction and require treatment. Your nose is front and center ...

A deviated septum refers to a displacement of the thin wall within the nose that separates the nasal cavity. An estimated 80 percent of people in the United States (U.S.) do not have a straight nasal ...

The most common symptom of a deviated septum is nasal congestion, with one side of the nose being more congested than the other, along with a hard time breathing. Repeated sinus infections can also be ...

What Is Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)? Septoplasty is a nose surgery that straightens the wall of cartilage and bone between your two nostrils. That wall is called your septum, and when it's ...

Do you have trouble inhaling through one or both nostrils? Are you subject to frequent nose bleeds? Do your partners accuse you of being a noisy sleep-breather? A deviated septum might be to blame, ...

Symptoms of deviated septum may include breathing through one nostril, frequent nosebleeds or sinus infections, or snoring during sleep. Treatment is often not necessary, but surgery may be an option ...