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Dr. Bikramjit DharMBBS(KOL) · Senior ENT Surgeon
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28 July 2026

Septoplasty for Deviated Septum in Malda: What Patients Should Know

A simple guide to septoplasty, deviated septum symptoms, and how ENT surgeons decide when surgery is the right option.

A deviated septum can cause chronic nasal blockage, mouth breathing, headaches, and poor sleep. Septoplasty is the surgical correction used when medicines do not solve the breathing problem.

Common signs

  • One side of the nose feels blocked most of the time
  • Recurrent sinus infections or nasal congestion
  • Breathing difficulty during sleep or exercise
  • Nosebleeds or pressure with a crooked nasal septum

Why evaluation matters

Not every blocked nose needs surgery. An experienced otolaryngologist first checks whether allergy, sinus disease, or swelling is the bigger issue before recommending septoplasty.

For patients in Malda, the benefit of a local ENT review is that treatment can be planned with proper endoscopic assessment and follow-up.