The partition inside the nose that separates the two nasal passages is called the septum. When the septum is deviated (crooked), the surgical procedure performed to correct it is called septoplasty.
The most common cause of cartilage or bone deviation inside the nose (known as septal deviation) is previous nasal trauma. The main symptom is difficulty breathing through one or both sides of the nose. Septal deviation can significantly affect daily life and cause symptoms such as nasal obstruction, mouth breathing during sleep, snoring, dry throat, morning fatigue, recurrent nasal congestion, sinus or upper respiratory infections, nosebleeds, and facial pain. During the day, patients may experience shortness of breath, especially during physical activity, while at night, this often leads to snoring and restless, unrefreshing sleep. Diagnosis is simple and can be made through a detailed nasal examination. Septoplasty is a straightforward surgical procedure performed under local or general anesthesia, usually lasting about 30 minutes.
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