I think I have a piece of cartilage poking out of my deviated septum. It is very painful and annoying. What should I do?

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I have had a deviated septum for years. It hasn't bother me enough to consider surgery, but I have always has a little bump on my the side of my septum. Recently the bump has grown, and it looks like a little white piece of cartilage poking through my skin.

Peter Chang, MD · Answer

Without examining you or seeing any pictures, it's really hard to tell what is actually going on. Deviated septum may cause breathing issues and cosmetic deformity. If the "bump" has grown, it may be time to see a board certified nose specialist doctor to be fully evaluated. If it causes pain or other issues, you may need surgery sooner than later. So, a visit to your nearest nose doctor will benefit you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A septoplasty is performed when there is a deviated septum present that is blocking air flow through the nose. Medical necessity must be documented along with pre-authorization with your medical insurance prior to undergoing this type of procedure. For more information, please see the link and the video below

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

We cannot evaluate your septum without seeing you. Consult with a nasal specialist or rhinoplasty surgeon.

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