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A deviated septum may cause one or more of the following: 1  Blockage of one or both nostrils. 2  Nasal congestion, sometimes one-sided. 3  Frequent nosebleeds.  Frequent sinus 1  infections. At times, facial pain, headaches, postnasal drip.  Noisy breathing during sleep (in infants and young children)
Repair of a Deviated Septum (Septoplasty) - Surgery Overview. The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages. It supports the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made of thin bone in the back and cartilage in the front. A deviated septum occurs when the cartilage or bone is not straight. A crooked septum can make breathing difficult. The condition also can lead to snoring and sleep apnea.