Deviated septum
The septum, which divides the nose into two symmetrical nostrils, is a wall-like feature in the nose. The nasal septum is typically straight and normal when a person is born, with only minor abnormalities occurring with age, trauma, or other medical conditions. Allergies, chronic sinus infections, or sinusitis, and other upper respiratory conditions can cause the septum to collapse, obstructing the nasal cavity partially or entirely. The signs of a deviated septum are frequently disregarded and mistaken for intermittent nasal congestion and mucus buildup brought on by colds and rhinitis.
A deviated septum and/or other abnormalities of the nasal structure, such as polyps, are present in a large number of patients with active and dormant sinus infections. Progressive allergy symptoms, recurrent/prolonged sinus infections, headaches and facial pain, stuffy nose, nosebleeds, and snoring are some indications of irregular septum structure.