Do I need a septoplasty?
The nasal septum sits roughly in the midline of the nose and separates the right and left sides. If the septum is deviated, or tilted to one side it may decrease the nasal airflow on that side. Sometimes when the septum is deviated it may also push surrounding structures to the sides of the nose so that they obstruct the sinus drainage pathways. When septal deviation is found to contribute to symptoms of nasal obstruction, congestion, and in some cases sinusitis, surgical correction may be warranted.
