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Asymmetrical Nostrils Cause?

Hi, In the picture the bottom of the septum protrudes into one nostril, is this what they call "cadual deviation"? My doctor says my nose is perfectly healthy and gave me some nasal steroids. Many thanks

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by London6910 in London
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Deviated septum surgery

I do not know if this is an NHS issue but no your nose is not perfectly healthy and nasal steroids will do nothing but create other problems. In the photo the bottom part of the cartilaginous septum is shifted to the right and you have collapse of the right external valve of the nose (the outer nostril edge is further from the midline on the left than the right) you may also have right internal valve collapse . I doubt you get any airflow through the right nasal airway. The... more

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