article_snippet: In February last year Daniel had a septoplasty - a corrective procedure to straighten the nasal septum.
article_snippet: Daniel needed a septoplasty - a corrective procedure to straighten the nasal septum.
article_snippet: The septum is the structure that separates the right and left nostrils in the nose.
article_snippet: The septum is made up of cartilage  at the front and bone further back.
article_snippet: The septum is important in maintaining the shape of your nose.
article_snippet: If The septum is bent or damaged The septum can cause a blockage or inflammation within the nose which can turn to mucus and a nasal drip.
article_snippet: A septoplasty procedure involves operating inside the nose to straighten The septum.
article_snippet: A septoplasty procedure involves a doctor exposing the bone or cartilage that is causing the blockage.
article_snippet: The obstruction is then removed or straightened.