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A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall (nasal septum) inside the nose is displaced to one side. Ideally, the septum is situated in the center of the nose, separating the right and left nasal cavities. However, in roughly 80% of people the nasal septum is displaced, making one nasal passage smaller. A severely deviated septum can block one side of the nose and reduce airflow. Resulting symptoms may include difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, nosebleeds and frequent sinus infections. Deviated septum may be congenital (present at birth) but is more often a result of an injury.

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