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Is it easy to diagnose a deviated septum?
It is easy to see that a septum is deviated
Is deviated septum can be inherited?
Yes. My Mom has a deviated septum and my sister and I both have it as well.
Can cocaine cause a deviated septum?
Yes
What is the structure that separates the left and right nasal passages called?
nasal septum
How is a deviated septum treated?
The definitive treatment is surgical repositioning of the septum, accomplished by breaking it loose and fixing it in a proper place while it heals
What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passages possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passage possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
What is the main term in deviated nasal septum?
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can you have a deviated septum without nasal fracture?
Yes, a deviated septum can occur without a nasal fracture. The septum, which is the cartilage and bone structure dividing the nostrils, can be naturally deviated due to genetics or developmental factors. Additionally, it can also be caused by trauma that doesn't necessarily result in a fracture, such as a blow to the nose that affects the soft tissues. Therefore, having a deviated septum does not always imply a nasal fracture.
Name a structure commonly deviated from the midline that impacts airflow?
The nasal septum is a structure commonly deviated from the midline that can impact airflow in the nasal cavity. Deviation of the septum can result in obstruction of one or both nostrils, leading to breathing difficulties.
What is the name of the surgical procedure for the rearrangement of the nasal septum often used in patients with deviated septum?
Septoplasty
Which bones and other facial features will be involved to correct a deviated nasal septum surgery?
The nose.
What is the name of the item that is palced into the hole in a deviated septum as a repair without surgical grafting?
Nasal Button
What is the name of the item that is placed into the hole in a deviated septum as a repair without surgical grafting?
Nasal Button
Can chronic nose blowing be treated?
Chronic nose blowing may be due to the fact that the person in question has a deviated septum. A deviated septum is treatable with surgery in severe cases, or Afrin nasal spray in milder cases.
Which bones are involved in a deviated nasal septum?
Parts of four different bones make up the bony septum: the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone, vomer, and the nasal crest of the maxilla and palatine bones. 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 breathing.
Is it easy to diagnose a deviated septum?
It is easy to see that a septum is deviated
