Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Nasal Septal deviations are extremely common, but all of them affect nasal function. The present study was conducted to assess cases of deviated nasal septum. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 76 patients of both genders. Side of involvement, symptoms etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 76 patients, there were 40 males and 36 females. The most common symptom was nasal obstruction see in 54, nasal discharge in 38, loss of smell in 32, headache in 25 and bleeding per nose in 12 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Septal deviation was right side in 32, left side in 30 and bilateral in 14 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that most common symptoms in patients was nasal obstruction followed by nasal discharge. Right side septal deviation was seen in maximum number of cases. Key words: Nasal obstruction, Septal deviation, Smell