What causes a deviated septum?

What causes a deviated septum?

An injury to the nose can cause a deviated septum. Nasal injuries may occur due to:

• Sports.
• Falls.
• Car accidents.
• Getting hit in the nose during an accident or fight.

A deviated septum may also be congenital, or present at birth. The deviation may be from a difficult birth or connective tissue disease.

It may also be a result of normal development. As the nose grows, the septum also grows and can sometimes grow towards one side. This is typically the most common reason to have a deviated septum.