Deviated septum
Deviated Septum
A Deviated Septum (/dɪˈveɪ.tɪd 'sɛp.təm/) is a medical condition where the nasal septum, the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity of the nose in half, is significantly off-center or crooked, making breathing difficult.
Etymology
The term "Deviated Septum" is derived from the Latin words 'deviare' meaning 'to turn aside', and 'septum' meaning 'a partition or dividing structure'.
Symptoms
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 difficulty in breathing. Other symptoms can include frequent nosebleeds, facial pain, headache, postnasal drip, and noisy breathing during sleep.
Causes
A deviated septum can be caused by an injury to the nose during childhood or at birth. In some cases, this condition may also occur due to aging or inflammatory conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for a deviated septum includes medications to reduce the symptoms or surgical procedures like Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deviated septum
- Wikipedia's article - Deviated septum
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