{"id":2468,"date":"2022-10-07T12:12:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T18:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:54:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T00:54:28","slug":"what-is-a-deviated-septum-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/what-is-a-deviated-septum-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Deviated Septum &amp; How Is It Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off-center, it is said to be deviated. A deviated septum can cause problems such as difficulty breathing, congestion and headaches. In many cases that this occurs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deviated septum<\/a> is corrected with surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-a-deviated-septum\">What Causes a Deviated Septum?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/septum-nose-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman experiencing intense sinus pressure.\" class=\"wp-image-2470\" style=\"width:270px;height:179px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/septum-nose-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/septum-nose-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/septum-nose-scaled-1-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/septum-nose-scaled-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are many potential causes of a deviated septum, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being present at birth (congenital)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connective tissue disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes during growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car accidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other trauma to the nose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-deviated-septum\">What Are the Symptoms of a Deviated Septum?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the physical signs of a deviated septum, symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noisy breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasal <a href=\"https:\/\/southvalleyent.com\/?p=162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">congestion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nosebleeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-a-deviated-septum-diagnosed\">How Is a Deviated Septum Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>An ENT physician at South Valley Ear Nose &#038; Throat &#8211; West Jordan can diagnose a deviated septum by physically examining the inside and outside of your nose and asking you questions about your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-a-deviated-septum-treated\">How Is a Deviated Septum Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In most cases, treatment for a deviated septum is not necessary. However, it may be recommended if you experience severe symptoms. The treatment for a deviated septum is a surgical procedure known as a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21332671\/\">septoplasty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main steps for this outpatient procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anesthesia<\/strong>. First, your ENT physician will administer either local or general anesthesia to ensure you\u2019re comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repair<\/strong>. Next, the physician will separate the membrane that covers the septum. They will then remove any cartilage and bone that is deviated. Finally, they will replace the membrane and stitch it back together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bandaging<\/strong>. Before sending you home, the physician will pack your nose with gauze and apply bandaging to the outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-recovery-from-a-septoplasty-like\">What Is Recovery from a Septoplasty Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Because a septoplasty is an outpatient procedure, you\u2019ll be able to go home the same day, assuming there are no complications. Your nose may be bruised, swollen and sore for several weeks, and you may experience discomfort when breathing through your nose. During this time, you\u2019ll take medications to help with pain and to prevent infection that you can pick up from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygnp.com\/pharmacies\/family-plaza-pharmacy-west-jordan-ut-84088\">Family Plaza Pharmacy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about a deviated septum or to schedule an appointment with an ENT expert, call South Valley Ear Nose &#038; Throat &#8211; West Jordan today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off-center, it is said to be deviated. A deviated septum can cause problems such as difficulty breathing, congestion and headaches. In many cases that this occurs, the deviated septum is corrected with surgery. What Causes a Deviated Septum? 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