Can a deviated nasal septum be cured?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on April 30, 2025
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A deviated nasal septum can be treated. Firstly, it is necessary to examine the degree of deviation and the clinical symptoms. If it is a simple deviation with mild severity and no related clinical symptoms, this condition generally does not require special treatment and regular follow-ups are sufficient. However, if the deviation is severe and accompanied by corresponding clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, dizziness, and nosebleeds, surgery may be considered to correct the deviation. Generally, after surgical correction, the deviated nasal septum can be cured.

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Can a deviated nasal septum become cancerous?

A deviated nasal septum does not lead to cancer, as the main cause of a deviated nasal septum is either congenital malformation or trauma resulting in nasal fractures or deviations. The primary site of deviation is the cartilage of the nasal septum or the posterior bony part. This may lead to narrowing of the nasal passageway, potentially causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, headaches, and nosebleeds. However, overall, this condition is benign and unlikely to become cancerous. In terms of treatment, minor deviations might not require any intervention, but prominent deviations causing clinical symptoms might necessitate surgical correction.

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Does it hurt to remove the stitches from a deviated nasal septum surgery?

Nasal septum deviation is a common surgical procedure in otolaryngology, primarily involving the misalignment of the septal cartilage, which affects the ventilation and drainage of the nasal cavity. This can cause symptoms such as nosebleeds and headaches. Thus, submucous resection of the nasal septum is a routine surgery. Generally, by observing the condition of the wound, if there is no protrusion, tearing, and the alignment is good, it is usually not necessary to stitch. If stitching is done, the stitches are removed after 7 to 8 days. The doctor moistens the nasal cavity with saline, cleaning out any nasal scabs. If pain is a concern, surface anesthesia can be applied using a tetracaine epinephrine cotton swab. Removing the stitches in this way will not be painful. Even without anesthesia, removing stitches feels like a mosquito bite and is not very painful, so there should not be much concern.

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How to treat a deviated nasal septum?

Deviated nasal septum refers to the deviation of nasal septum cartilage and bone tissues towards one or both nasal cavities, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and even headaches. Generally speaking, when these symptoms of nasal septum deviation occur, surgical treatment is typically adopted. This involves correcting and removing the deviated cartilage and bone tissues under endoscopic guidance to restore normal airflow in the nasal passages. If a patient only has structural or radiographic evidence of a deviated nasal septum but lacks clinical symptoms, surgery may not be necessary. Alternatively, temporary observation and medical management to control inflammation of the nasal mucosa can be considered.

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Nasal septum deviation, general anesthesia or local anesthesia?

Nasal septum deviation is generally treated under general anesthesia through nasal septum deviation correction surgery. During the surgery, the patient experiences no pain. Typically, the surgery can be completed in about one to two hours; this is a routine procedure in otolaryngology. Nasal septum deviation is primarily caused by congenital developmental deformities of the nasal septum or trauma to the nasal septum sustained later in life. This condition leads to persistent and progressively worsening nasal congestion on both sides, along with sensations of swelling and a foreign body in the nasal passages. Severe cases can cause dizziness, headaches, and other related symptoms. A thorough examination at a hospital using an electronic rhinoscope and nasal bone CT scan can confirm the diagnosis. In severe cases of nasal septum deviation, correction surgery under general anesthesia is needed for a complete cure.

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Is the deviated nasal septum bone removed directly?

A deviated nasal septum refers to the cartilage or bone of the nasal septum being skewed towards one or both sides of the nasal cavities, leading to a series of symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches. Surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum is usually carried out under nasal endoscopy. The surgery involves the removal of the deviated cartilage and bone tissue while preserving the mucosa. Since the mucosa is straight, this corrects the deviated nasal septum, thereby clearing the nasal passages. Symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches can be effectively alleviated through surgery, so for severe cases of deviated nasal septum, surgical removal is often adopted.