to look deep into your nose to see if there are any problems.
CT scan " � A CT scan is an imaging test that takes a picture of the inside of your nose and sinuses. The sinuses are hollow areas in the bones of the face, near the nose.
How is a deviated septum treated? " � Many people with a deviated septum do not need treatment. But if you have a badly deviated septum, your doctor or nurse might suggest surgery. The surgery, called a "septoplasty, " � straightens the crooked septum. � �
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