What Is a Deviated Septum?

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4. Injury

The noses location on the front of the face, and the way it protrudes, means that it is prone to trauma that can injure it. People involved in certain sports such as rugby and boxing are especially prone to having their septum broken. If it is broken during a sporting event, it will often be corrected immediately to help it set straight.

In some cases, the injury can cause a deviation in the septum that cause some unwelcome complications. If this is the case, then it may be necessary for the patient to have surgery to overcome these complications, and for aesthetic reasons.

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