Causes of Deviated Septum
Congenital
A deviated septum could be congenital. It means that the problem might happen during the development of a fetus and can be clear at birth. In general, the septum is a thin piece of cartilage, which divides the two nasal passages. When a baby has a deviated septum, this part is located to one side rather than in the middle. With this off-center position, one part of the nostril can be bigger than the other. Many reported cases only have a slightly off-center septum. Nevertheless, when the deviation is clearer, it would lead to chronic nasal discharge and breathing issues. [8]
