What problems can a deviated septum cause?
If the septum is crooked, it may block one or both sides of the nose to a variable degree. Many people have a mildly deviated septum that they are unaware of, as it is causing no problem. The more deviated the septum, the more problem it becomes. Probably the most obvious difficulty a deviated septum may cause is blockage to the breathing on one or both sides of the nose. This is a simple architectural problem with part of the septum being pushed into the normal opening. The more the septum is pushed into the airway, the more blockages it creates.
