Deviated nasal septum occurs when nasal septum is displaced to one side.The different causes of deviated nasal septum are as follows;
- Congenital: a condition present at birth.In some cases deviation is present at birth.
- Trauma,any injury to the nose may can deviation of septum.
- Chronic infections of nose such as sinusitis and rhinitis
- Swelling and irritation of nasal cavities
- Nasal polyps or tumour
Complications
If you have severely deviated nasal septum,it can lead to may complications such as;
- Dry mouth due to chronic mouth breathing
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal congestion
- Disturbed sleep due to breathing difficulties
- Sinusitis
