Deviated nasal septum
Deviated Nasal Septum
A Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) is a common physical disorder of the nose, involving a displacement of the nasal septum. Pronounced as /dɪˈveɪ.tɪd ˈneɪ.zəl ˈsɛp.təm/, the term is derived from the Latin words 'deviare' meaning 'to turn aside', 'nasalis' meaning 'of the nose', and 'septum' meaning 'a partition or dividing structure'.
Definition
A Deviated Nasal Septum is a 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.
Symptoms
The most common symptom is nasal congestion with one side of the nose being more congested than the other, along with difficulty breathing. Other symptoms can include frequent nosebleeds and facial pain.
Causes
A Deviated Nasal Septum can be caused by injury to the nose during childhood. However, some people are born with this deviation (congenital). The condition can also worsen over time.
Treatment
Treatment of a Deviated Nasal Septum includes medications to reduce the symptoms or surgical correction (septoplasty).
Related Terms
- Septoplasty: A surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum.
- Nasal septum: The bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into the two nostrils.
- Nosebleeds: Bleeding from the blood vessels in the nose.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deviated nasal septum
- Wikipedia's article - Deviated nasal septum
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