Is it a deviated septum if I can breathe out of only one nostril at a time?

October 30, 2017
Asked By:gabgabgabgabgab in Illinois, IL

I can only breathe out of one nostril at a time. It switches sides occasionally. If I cover one nostril (lets say the right) with my finger I can't breathe through my left. But, if I cover my left, I can sometimes breathe out of my right. However, the sides switch. Some days I can breathe only through the right; whereas some days I can only breathe through the left. Very often I can not breathe out of either side. My nose also curves to the right.

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November 2, 2017

Answer: Breathing Concerns

November 2, 2017

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