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Pediatric deviated septum
A pediatric deviated septum happens when the cartilage that separates the nasal passages is positioned to one side or the other of the midline of the nose.
What is a pediatric deviated septum?
The septum is the thin piece of cartilage that separates the two passages in the nasal cavity. If your child has a deviated septum, it means that this cartilage is positioned to one side or the other, as opposed to in the middle. This off-center positioning means that the inside of one nostril is much smaller than the other.
Many children are born with a septum that is slightly off-center, however, when the deviation is more pronounced, it can cause breathing problems and chronic nasal discharge.
What are the signs and symptoms of a pediatric deviated septum?
- Chronic nasal discharge
- Chronic nosebleeds
- Chronic stuffy nose, especially on one side
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Frequent sinus infections
- Noisy breathing during sleep
What are the causes of a pediatric deviated septum?
In most children, a deviated septum is a congenital anomaly - meaning they are born with it. In some children, a deviated septum may be caused by an injury or a previous surgery for another condition.
Pediatric deviated septum doctors and providers
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Alex Kane, MD Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon -
James Seaward, MD Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon