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What Is The Meaning Of Deviation Of Nasal Septum?

my name is eman age 31 ct scan basal polypoidal mucosal thickening of both maxillary antra,more on the right side. mucosalthickening of the right ethmoidal air cells. mild leftward deviation of nasal septum. pneumatized both middle nasal turbinates (concha ballosa) please what is that mean
Fri, 2 May 2014
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You might be experiencing symptoms leading to nasal block and discomfort during breathing. There is mild thickening of the inner lining of mucosal passages on both sides of the nose. The deviation f nasal septum is slight crookedness of the mid portion of nose made of bone to the left side. It may be too mild to need surgery. You must be having features of allergy and medications should work for your symptoms.
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What Is The Meaning Of Deviation Of Nasal Septum?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. You might be experiencing symptoms leading to nasal block and discomfort during breathing. There is mild thickening of the inner lining of mucosal passages on both sides of the nose. The deviation f nasal septum is slight crookedness of the mid portion of nose made of bone to the left side. It may be too mild to need surgery. You must be having features of allergy and medications should work for your symptoms.