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Can a deviated septum with a septal bone spur cause facial pain?

windycity80Mar 13, 2017
I am just recovering from a bad sinus infection. Once the infection cleared I have been experiencing facial pain and pressure which eminates my left nostril to my cheek, molars, and lower eye. My ENT examined me and took a CT scan and says I have a deviated septum with a septal bone spur on the side of the pain. He recommends a septoplasty as a cure for the contact point headache symptoms. Just curious if anyone else has seen patients with these types of symptom and the recommendation.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Dr. Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired)
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