--- title: "Deviated Septums: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments?" description: "However, most people are unaware of this problem, even though they may be living with it." author: "jeffry Lee" published: 2020-03-04 updated: 2020-03-04 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311747/deviated-septums-symptoms-causes-and-treatments category: "diseases" tags: ["health and wellness"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Deviated Septums: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments? A deviated septum is a problem that occurs when the nasal septum is significantly crooked or off the center. The problem is quite common, and as a result, a lot of people live with some sort of asymmetry in the size of their [breathing](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301735/breathing-exercises-to-keep-you-calm) passages. In fact, it is estimated there is an 80 percent chance that you could be having a septum that is misaligned to some extent. But in cases of severely deviated septa, patients may [experience](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12627/how-can-predictive-analytics-enhance-customer-base-and-experience) difficulty breathing, making it necessary to seek the assistance of a reliable Newport Beach otolaryngology and facial [plastic surgery](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/312305/plastic-surgery-is-a-surgical-specialty-of-the-human-body) specialist. ## Symptoms of a Deviated Septum In most cases, a deviated septum does not cause any symptoms, and most people may never know that they have the problem. Some patients, however, do experience signs and symptoms such as: ● Obstruction in one or both nostrils making it difficult for them to breathe ● Regular nosebleeds due to dryness on the surface of the nasal septum ● Facial pain ● Noisy breathing when sleeping ● Awareness of nasal cycles ● Preference to sleep on a particular side to optimize breathing ## Causes of a Deviated Nasal Septum A deviated nasal septum usually occurs when the septum is significantly crooked or displaced to one side. This [condition](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160913/writing-a-query-to-update-records-based-on-a-condition-in-sql-server) could start during fetal [development](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83465/china-s-development-near-indian-border-and-how-it-is-a-threat-to-india) and become apparent at birth. In other words, a deviated nasal septum is a congenital defect in most cases. It is, therefore, not clear why it happens. In other cases, the condition can occur as a result of physical trauma causing the septum to move out of its position. In some cases, the aging process can affect the structure of the nose and worsen the symptoms over time. Some [risk factors](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/115076/what-are-the-key-dietary-changes-recommended-to-reduce-heart-disease-risk-factors) for a deviated septum include genetic factors, participating in contact sports, and even failure to wear seat belts when driving or riding in motorized vehicles. ## Treating Deviated Septum If left untreated, a deviated septum can lead to complications such as dry mouth as you struggle to breathe through the mouth, feeling of congestion or pressure in the nasal passages, and difficulty sleeping. [Treatment](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300815/treatment-for-jaundice) usually involves the use of decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal steroid sprays to manage the symptoms. ## The Bottom Line Overall, it is apparent that a deviated septum is quite a [common problem](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94577/what-is-the-most-common-problem-you-have-with-your-iphone-both-hardware-and-software-related), but most people do not get to know that they have the problem. Unfortunately, in serious cases, it can come with symptoms and can make it be quite debilitating. The good [news](https://www.mindstick.com/developersection/news) is that there several ways in which the symptoms can be managed. Alternatively, a facial plastic surgeon can help you to [solve the issue](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95724/how-do-i-solve-the-issue-of-a-site-adheres-to-adsense) permanently through septoplasty. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311747/deviated-septums-symptoms-causes-and-treatments Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.