Deviated Septum
A condition in which the nasal septum is significantly displaced to one side, causing unequal nasal passages that may obstruct airflow and contribute to breathing difficulties.
Definition
A condition in which the nasal septum is significantly displaced to one side, causing unequal nasal passages that may obstruct airflow and contribute to breathing difficulties.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
A deviated septum is extremely common, with estimates suggesting that up to 80 percent of people have some degree of septal deviation. However, only significantly deviated septums cause symptoms such as chronic nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils, recurrent sinus infections, nosebleeds, or snoring. Deviated septums can result from developmental growth, nasal trauma, or injury. Diagnosis is made through physical examination and nasal endoscopy. Mild cases may be managed with medications such as nasal steroid sprays and decongestants, while more severe cases may require septoplasty to surgically straighten the septum and restore normal airflow.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about deviated septum — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How do I know if my nasal congestion is caused by a deviated septum?
- 2Can a deviated septum get worse over time?
- 3Do I need surgery to fix a deviated septum, or are there other options?
- 4Will fixing my deviated septum help with my snoring?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk can schedule consultations for deviated septum evaluation, collect symptom information to help the provider prepare for the visit, explain the difference between medical and surgical treatment options at a high level, and assist with insurance pre-authorization inquiries for septoplasty.
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Common questions about deviated septum.
A condition in which the nasal septum is significantly displaced to one side, causing unequal nasal passages that may obstruct airflow and contribute to breathing difficulties. A deviated septum is extremely common, with estimates suggesting that up to 80 percent of people have some degree of septal deviation. However, only significantly deviated septums cause symptoms such as chronic nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils, recurrent sinus infections, nosebleeds, or snoring.
Your ent provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by schedule consultations for deviated septum evaluation, collect symptom information to help the provider prepare for the visit, explain the difference between medical and surgical treatment options at a high level, and assist with insurance pre-authorization inquiries for septoplasty.
Your ent provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by schedule consultations for deviated septum evaluation, collect symptom information to help the provider prepare for the visit, explain the difference between medical and surgical treatment options at a high level, and assist with insurance pre-authorization inquiries for septoplasty.
Your ent provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by schedule consultations for deviated septum evaluation, collect symptom information to help the provider prepare for the visit, explain the difference between medical and surgical treatment options at a high level, and assist with insurance pre-authorization inquiries for septoplasty.
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