abnormal displacement of any wall that separates two chambers (usually in the nasal cavity)
a condition in which the bone and cartilage (called the septum) which separates the two sides of the nose is crooked
a condition in which the partition (septum) between the nostrils is not in a straight vertical alignment
an abnormal configuration of the cartilage that divides the two sides of the nasal cavity, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge
a prominant cause of PND ( Post Nasal Drip ), in which the nose produces excess mucus , which trickles down the throat
A crooked condition of the partition separating the left and right sides of the nose
A condition in which the septum (the wall inside the nose that divides it into two sides) is not located in the middle of the nose where it should be. The condition is commonly treatable with surgery.
An abnormality in the septum in which the partition separating the left and right sides of the nose curves or twists. A deviated septum can cause nasal blockage, sinus infections and other sinus problems.
A deviated septum is a common physical disorder of the nose, most frequently caused by impact trauma, such as by a blow to the face. It can also be a congenital disorder.