Nasal Septum

The nasal septum is the wall that separates the left and right nostrils, and it is made up of cartilage, bone, and other tissues. If the septum is centered in the middle of the nose, air flows equally to each nostril.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 22, 2011
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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