What problems can a deviated septum cause?

If you have a severely deviated septum causing nasal blockage (obstruction), it can lead to: Dry mouth, due to chronic mouth breathing. A feeling of pressure or congestion in your nasal passages. Disturbed sleep, due to the unpleasantness of not being able to breathe comfortably through your nose at night.

Can a deviated septum get worse over time?

If you have a deviated septum, understand that it will not heal on its own and may worsen over time. Therefore, it’s essential to address this condition as soon as possible. Failure to do so may lead to complications such as dry mouth, sleep disturbances, and congestion or pressure in your nasal passages.

What health problems can a deviated septum cause?

A deviated septum causes problems such as breathing difficulties, nasal discharge, frequent sinus infections, nosebleeds, and facial pain. Surgery can be used to treat the problem but risks and complications of deviated septum surgery can occur.

Do I need surgery to repair my deviated septum?

You may need a septorhinoplasty if you have a deviated septum. With a deviated septum, the septum wall inside your nose is crooked and blocks some air passing through. You may also need this surgery if your nose is misshaped due to an injury such as trauma. People who want to improve the appearance of their nose may also have this surgery.

Does a deviated septum require surgical repair?

Surgery is the only way to fix a deviated septum. Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated septum. Septoplasty straightens the septum, allowing for better airflow through your nose. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking certain medications two weeks before the surgery.

Is it important to fix a deviated septum?

A deviated septum is generally not a serious problem. If your breathing is affected to a point where it bothers you, or your septum is so deviated that it’s contributing to sinus problems (as in the x-ray above), you should consider having it fixed. The procedure is called a septoplasty. It’s generally done to improve your quality of life.