Deviated Septum

One man wrote about what caused his deviated septum and why he decided on surgery. Read the questions and his answers following the surgery, too.

You might need a surgery called septoplasty for a deviated septum. Read how chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea or nose bleeds might indicate the problem.

You and your doctor will decide when surgery for a deviated septum is warranted. See this position paper for plastic surgeons on this question.

Here's a comprehensive article about deviated septum. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and more.

Here's a photo of a deviated septum. If you don't know what a normal septum looks like, though, it might not make sense. See the picture here.

See a doctor immediately if your nose is injured, as you might have a deviated septum. Read other times you should be checked out, too.

This article details the possible symptoms of a deviated septum. Find out from the experts how it's diagnosed and what can be done about it.

This article discusses conditions, including a deviated septum, that can lead to and cause sinusitis. Read about the difference between chronic and acute sinusitis here.