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	Deviated Septum Surgery, Septoplasty - The New Face of Confidence
		The Septum, from the Latin meaning “partition or wall,” is a long piece of cartilage and bone that separates the right and left nasal passages, and provides support for the bridge and tip of the nose.
		The nasal septum separates the left and right airways in the nose, dividing the two nostrils and, as such, it is important for breathing.
		A deviation of the septum can be the result of an injury to the nose or just ‘growing crooked” during otherwise normal development.
	www.houstonfaces.com /septoplasty.asp (534 words)

	Deviated septum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A deviated septum is a common physical disorder of the nose, most frequently caused by impact trauma, such as by a blow to the face.
		The nasal septum is the membranous ridge of cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into the two nostrils.
		A deviated septum is an abnormal condition in which the top of the cartilaginous ridge leans to the left or the right, causing obstruction of the affected nasal passage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deviated_septum (277 words)

	Deviated Septum - Ear, Nose, and Throat - Health Library - Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
		A deviated septum is an abnormal configuration of the cartilage that divides the two sides of the nasal cavity, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge.
		A deviated septum may be present at birth, caused by an injury, or result from damage from previous medical treatments.
		In addition to correcting a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty may also be performed to correct other problems such as cleft defects that affect the nose and nasal cavity, and a fistula in the maxillary sinuses.
	www.chkd.org /HealthLibrary/Content.aspx?pageid=P02062 (509 words)

	Deviated Septum Treatment (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A deviation of the septum is caused by trauma.
		Probably the most obvious difficulty a deviated septum may cause is blockage to the breathing on one or both sides of the nose.
		Both the deviation of the septum and the swelling may also block the free flow of mucus through the nose.
	www.ascdocs.com /deviated_septum_treatment.htm (710 words)

	Deviated Nasal Septum - Health Encyclopedia and Reference - DrKoop.com
		The nasal septum is the part of the nose that separates the two airways and the nostrils.
		A deviated septum is when there is a shift from the midline or center position.
		Deviations of the nasal septum may develop during growth or by trauma due to a fall, a blow to the nose or surgery that further exaggerates the deviation.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/56.html (367 words)

	Deviated Septum: Patient Information from Minnesota's Leading ENT Physicians
		The nasal septum is the wall dividing the nasal cavity into halves; it is composed of a central supporting skeleton covered on each side by mucous membrane.
		A "deviated septum" occurs when the septum is severely shifted away from the midline.
		During the surgery, badly deviated portions of the septum may be removed entirely, or they may be readjusted and reinserted into the nose.
	www.mehnc.com /patient_ed/deviated_septum.htm (646 words)

	NasalAnatomy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity through the middle, and is formed by septal cartilage at the tip and by bone closer to the skull.
		The two nasal cavities are separated by a partition called nasal septum, which is commonly deviated to one side, thereby enlarging one nasal cavity at the expense of the other.
		Deviation 1...Much of the airflow through the nose occurs through the narrow space between the septum and the inferior turbinate.A common cause of nasal airway obstruction is called a nasal septal deviation.
	www.polychondritis.com /Nasal_Anatomy/NasalAnatomy.html (736 words)

	Lancaster General Hospital - Deviated Septum (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A deviated septum is an abnormal configuration of the cartilage that divides the two sides of the nasal cavity, which may cause problems with proper breathing or nasal discharge.
		A deviated septum may be present at birth, caused by an injury, or result from damage from previous medical treatments.
		In addition to correcting a deviated nasal septum, septoplasty may also be performed to correct other problems such as cleft defects that affect the nose and nasal cavity, and a fistula in the maxillary sinuses.
	www.lancastergeneral.org /content/greystone_22305.asp (425 words)

	InteliHealth:
		In people who have a deviated septum, one side of the nose is wider than normal and one is narrower.
		Later in life, a deviated septum can be caused by trauma, although adults and teenagers often cannot remember the injury that caused the problem.
		If your deviated septum is causing troublesome nosebleeds, repeated sinus infections or other significant problems, then your primary care doctor will refer you to an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) or plastic surgeon for treatment.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9816.html (898 words)

	Deviated Septum - UPCMedicalDirectory
		Septoplasty and rhinoplasty for deviated septum for bent nose and deviated nasal septum.
		I have a deviated septum and allergies, and it is sometimes hard for me to breathe.
		A deviated nasal septum is defined as a misalignment of the wall that separates the nose into 2 compartments and divides the nostrils...
	www.upcmd.com /?First=Deviated+Septum (691 words)

	Deviated Septum
		A deviated septum could be either a birth defect, or it could be the result of an accident or injury to the nose.
		In some cases a deviated septum is not a serious issue, but at times it becomes so severe that it completely blocks on nasal cavity and reduces the airflow.
		Most often the deviation of the septum is so minor that you wont even know you have a deviated symptom, but there are signs and symptoms that you need to be aware of in case you have a serious condition.
	www.buzzle.com /articles/deviated-septum.html (651 words)

	OhioHealth - Health Topics
		A deviated septum occurs when your nasal septum — the thin wall that separates your right and left nasal passages — is displaced to one side.
		For some people, a deviated septum is present at birth — occurring during fetal development or due to injury during the birthing process.
		Initial treatment of deviated septum may be directed at managing the signs and symptoms of the condition, such as nasal congestion and postnasal drip.
	www.ohiohealth.com /bodymayo.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&ref=3944 (1330 words)

	deviated septum snoring (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A deviated nasal septum is defined as a misalignment of the wall that separates the nose into 2 compartments and divides the nostrils Symptoms - A deviated nasal septum may lead to a crooked appearance through the nose, snoring, and may contribute to Sleep Apnea.
		A deviated septum is an abnormal configuration of the cartilage that divides Dr. Bauer's Practice.
		Deviated Septum Quiz A deviated septum is a common cause of snoring.
	www.medical-vortex.com /detail/deviated+septum+snoring.htm (760 words)

	Deviated Nasal Septum Surgery - Mr Surgery
		The nasal septum is a structure in the middle of the nose …; and treated prior to attempting surgery to correct a deviated septum.
		Deviated septum surgery for bent nasal deformity and deviated nasal septum.
		Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct the shape of septum of the nose.
	www.andreaalcolista.org /deviated-nasal-septum-surgery.html (430 words)

	SinusInfoCenter.com - What is a Deviated Septum?
		It is only when the septum is so crooked (or deviated) that it causes nasal airway obstruction that the person may benefit from an operation to straighten the septum.
		The nasal septum is a wall of bone and cartilage that runs down the middle of the nasal cavity, separating the nasal passage into two equal sides.
		A deviated septum can be readily corrected by a surgical procedure called septoplasty (often performed at the same time as sinus surgery).
	www.sinusinfocenter.com /sinus_faq_07.html (227 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Deviated septum (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The nasal septum is a thin structure, separating the two sides of the nose.
		A deviated septum may also contribute to snoring, sleep apnea, and other breathing disorders.
		The definitive treatment is surgical repositioning of the septum, accomplished by breaking it loose and fixing it in a proper place while it heals.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0004/ai_2601000422 (688 words)

	Deviated septum - MayoClinic.com
		Ideally, your septum is situated in the center of your nose, equally separating the two sides of your nose.
		When your septum is significantly off-center, you have a deviated septum.
		Deviated septum may be present at birth or, more commonly, the result of an injury.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/deviated-septum/DS00977 (275 words)

	Deviated Septum \| Principal Health News
		Toward the back of the head the nasal septum is rigid bone, but further forward the bone becomes cartilage.
		If the nasal septum is sufficiently displaced to one side, it will impede the flow of air and mucus through the nose.
		A deviated septum can be a simple variation in normal structure or the result of a broken nose.
	www.principalhealthnews.com /topic/topic100586711 (618 words)

	Deviated Septum, Allergies & Breathing Problems
		Nasal airway surgery is indicated whenever there is an anatomic abnormality (such as a deviated septum) causing nasal airway obstruction that is present all of the time, or very nearly all of the time.
		The septum is the structure that divides your nasal cavity into a left and right compartment.
		The operation to correct a deviated septum, known as septoplasty, involves movement of all septal components back to the midline.
	health.ivillage.com /ent/nose/0,,4r4q,00.html (673 words)

	Deviated Septum
		The nasal septum is the cartilaginous membrane dividing the nostrils.
		The preferred treatment for a deviated septum is surgery, known as septoplasty.
		Septoplasty is often combined with a submucous resection of the turbinates (structures that project from the lateral wall of the nose into the nasal cavity) to ensure easier breathing.
	www.topsurgeons.com /conditions-ear-nose-throat/deviated-septum.aspx (428 words)

	Deviated Septum in Seattle Washington
		Problems with a deviated septum can be quite recurring in nature, can affect the quality of life, and can lead to a decreased sense of energy.
		Deviated septum procedures involve a telescope that allows viewing of the inside of the patient's sinuses.
		Deviated septum olyps are removed with the endoscopic surgery.
	www.seattlefacial.com /marketing/deviatedseptum_seattle.html (389 words)

	ThirdAge: What Can You Do About a Deviated Septum?
		After a portion of the cartilage is removed and the septum is centered, tiny splints are placed inside the nose to keep the septum in place (usually for seven days) until the septum heals.
		Although surgical methods to repair a deviated septum are effective most of the time and usually result in no complications, postoperative complications (and/or a failure to correct the problem) sometimes occur.
		Before deciding on surgery to correct a deviated septum, consult with your physician or ENT specialist to talk about the possible severity of your symptoms as well as the possibility (although unlikely) of surgical complications.
	www.thirdage.com /ebsco/files/14156.html (1092 words)

	Deviated Septum
		The problem with operations for a deviated septum is that oftentimes it simply does not work for very long and people continue to come down with sinus infections after about six months or so.
		It is said that 80% of the population has a deviated septum to some degree.
		Remember, your deviated septum has probably been there for years before your sinus problems became an issue, so maybe that isn’t the real cause of your problems.
	www.postnasaldrip.net /deviated-septum.htm (893 words)

	My deviated septum surgery BBSHTCM
		Surgery for a septum that is deviated; while it was out patient surgery for my septal deviation it was mandatory that somebody drive me home that day, so my wife took the day off.
		After surgery for my deviated septum I was a little groggy and at first I couldn't coordinate my eyes.
		Avoid spraying your nasal septum, always spray toward the outside of your nose, to prevent a perforated septum.
	www.bobshowto.com /surgery-deviated-septum.htm (1038 words)

	Deviated nasal septum - symptoms and treatment
		The nasal septum is the central partition in the nose made of bone and a rubbery substance (called cartilage) which separates the two nostrils.
		Because a deviated septum can interfere with the drainage of catarrh from the sinuses, it can be a cause of recurrent sinus infections.
		For the same reason, a deviated septum can be a cause of repeated ear infections or 'glue ear' because the drainage of mucus from the middle ear can be interrupted.
	www.nmihi.com /n/deviated-nasal-septum.htm (573 words)

	Deviated Nasal Septum
		Besides dividing the nasal cavity into two compartments, the septum provides a mechanism to increase the total mucosal surface area of the nose and this aids the sense of smell.
		The nasal septum may be deviated or crooked due to injury that occurs prior to or during adolescence.
		A septoplasty, which is a reconstruction of the nasal septum, may be performed to correct the deformity.
	www.massgeneral.org /children/adolescenthealth/articles/aa_deviated_nasal_septum.aspx (637 words)

	Deviated Septum
		But the world is unfair, and it is not uncommon for a nasal septum to bulge to one side or divide the nose at an angle.
		A septum that strays from the straight and narrow is called a deviated septum, and it's a not uncommon condition.
		You may want to consult a doctor, however, if you suspect that your deviated septum makes it hard for you to breathe through the nose, causes bleeding or headaches, or contributes to excessive snoring.
	amos.indiana.edu /library/scripts/septum.html (261 words)

	Deviated Nasal Septum in Seattle Washington
		Problems with a deviated nasal septum can be quite recurring in nature, can affect the quality of life, and can lead to a decreased sense of energy.
		Deviated nasal septum procedures involve a telescope that allows viewing of the inside of the patient's sinuses.
		Deviated nasal septum olyps are removed with the endoscopic surgery.
	www.seattlefacial.com /marketing/deviatednasalseptum_seattle.html (396 words)

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