The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone and cartilage are covered by a special skin called a mucous membrane that has many blood vessels in it.

Ideally, the left and right nasal passageways are equal in size. However, it is estimated that as many as 80% of people have a nasal septum that is off-center. This is called a deviated septum, which may or may not cause certain symptoms.

What are some of the symptoms of a deviated septum?

◗ Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils
◗ Nosebleeds
◗ Sinus infections
◗ Noisy breathing during sleep in infants and young children
◗ Mouth-breathing during sleep in adults

Our Board Certified specialists at ENT & Allergy treat deviated septum’s. To make an appointment, please visit our website. We have offices in both East Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island.

East Providence: 401-435-5644
Warwick: 401-921-5800

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