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There is truly no such thing as a perfectly straight septum. The nasal septum may be symmetric on the left and right sides but there will be contours and bulges where the cartilage and bone press into the airway. A deviated septum is when an examiner observes that one side is significantly more obstructed than the other side. This occurs in 4 out of 5 people which is much higher than the percent of people with breathing problems. The real question is: "Do I have trouble breathing." If so, you may want to visit an ENT for an evaluation.
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