Is it possible to tell if I have a deviated septum from pictures? (photos)

September 23, 2014
Asked By:abcd346 in Manhattan, NY

As a child I'd get frequent sinus infections & stuffy nose. I now have allergies & sleep issues. If I stick my finger up my nose, the middle cartilage seems to be slanted to one side—though not visible when looking up my nostrils. A slight bridge deformity is noticeable in certain lighting/angles (pic 1) revealing an S shape. Both parents have more defined/taller bridges & sharper/less bulbous tip than mine. Could correcting the septum (if that's the issue) have ANY small aesthetic changes? Thnx

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September 24, 2014

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Answer: Deviated Septum

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