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What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passage possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passages possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
What is the main term in deviated nasal septum?
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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
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.
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.
What is a septum?
A septum is basically a divider of two things. Some examples include: the interventricular septum, that divides the two ventricles ("Chambers") of the heart. A Nasal Septum is that fleshy/cartilage divider between your two nostrils.
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.
What is the thin wall between the nostrils?
The thin wall between the nostrils is called the nasal septum. It is composed of cartilage and bone and separates the left and right nasal passages. The nasal septum plays a crucial role in supporting the structure of the nose and regulating airflow through the nasal cavities. A deviated septum can lead to breathing difficulties and other nasal issues.
