What causes a deviated septum?
The cause of a deviated septum is trauma of some sort. It can occur as early as birth, when the baby’s face is smashed during the delivery process. As children get involved in sports, they can have injury to their nose and a resulting deviated septum. Teens and adults can be involved in car accidents, contact sports, or abusive relationships. Professional athletes are constantly exposed to potential nose trauma, which misdiagnosed can lead to shortened careers and millions of dollars lost from contracts.
