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I have been told that I have a deviated septum. What does this mean?
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A deviated septum is a condition in which the nasal septum, the bone and cartilage structure separating the two nostrils, is not straight. This can cause breathing difficulties and other health problems. It is usually caused by trauma to the nose during birth or from repeated infections. Treatment for a deviated septum includes surgery to straighten the bone and cartilage, as well as physical therapy to help you breathe more easily.