How To Fix A Deviated Septum?

See an ear, nose, and throat specialist for an evaluation

Use saline nasal sprays or rinses

Treat allergies with appropriate medications

Use decongestants only as directed and for short-term relief

Use nasal steroid sprays if prescribed

Avoid smoking and other nasal irritants

Sleep with your head elevated

Use a humidifier to keep air moist

Consider septoplasty to permanently correct the deviation

Consider turbinate reduction if enlarged turbinates are contributing to blockage

Follow all preoperative and postoperative instructions if surgery is done

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