How to tell if you have a deviated septum

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Your septum is the structure between your two nasal passages, made up of cartilage and bone. It separates the two sides of your nose, where your nostrils are.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/features/ear-nose-throat/could-you-have-a-deviated-septum
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I recently had a Septoplasty which was unsuccessful. At following up was told I didn’t need this as it was obvious I needed Rhinoplasty as the cartilage further down my nostril had colapsed.