What Is a Deviated Septum?

A deviated septum implies that the septal cartilage component, septal bone component, or both are crooked. When this occurs, the nasal airway is narrowed and can be one reason why breathing is impacted. The origin of a deviated septum ultimately centers on any insult that may have caused the septal cartilage or bone to grow off course. Some of the major causes of this health condition are: - A congenitally inherited predisposition - Uterine development - Trauma during childbirth - Early nasal ...

A deviated septum implies that the septal cartilage component, septal bone component, or both are crooked. When this occurs, the nasal airway is narrowed and can be one reason why breathing is impacted. The origin of a deviated septum ultimately centers on any insult that may have caused the septal cartilage or bone to grow off course. Some of the major causes of this health condition are: - A congenitally inherited predisposition - Uterine development - Trauma during childbirth - Early nasal trauma that leads to a shift of the bony growth plate Many times fractures of the septum are overlooked after nasal trauma in children and teens if a CT scan or endoscopic evaluation is not performed because the septum is a deep structure that cannot be well visualized externally. Over time the shape of the deviated septum may worsen the nasal airway and sinuses for many individuals. It can consequently lead to chronic mouth breathing and affect nasal development. Deviated septum surgery doctor, Dr. Tadros accepts most POS and PPO insurances for any medical issues related to the nose as an out-of-network provider. Please contact us today or call NYC: (212) 532-4590 or NJ: (201) 408-5430. Monica Tadros, MD, FACS Office Location (NY) 911 Park Ave Suite 1C, New York, NY 10021 (212) 532-4590 Office Location (NJ) 300 Grand Ave #104, Englewood, NJ 07631 (201) 408-5430 Web Address https://drmonicatadros.com E-mail [email protected] Our locations on the map: Office Location (NY) https://goo.gl/maps/NP9Wo6BM8Ft4XYR59 Office Location (NJ) https://g.page/MonciaTadrosMD Nearby Locations: Upper East Side Yorkville | Lenox Hill | East Harlem | Manhattan 10029 | 10021 | 10065 | 10028 Nearby Locations: New Jersey Linwood | Koreatown | West View | West Englewood 07024 | 07024 | 07660 | 07666 Working Hours NJ & NY: Monday: 9AM - 5PM Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM Wednesday: 9AM - 5PM Thursday: 9AM - 8PM Friday: 9AM - 5PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.