Abstract

Background Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) is a structural disorder leading to nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring and recurrent sinusitis. Modern management focuses on septoplasty, whereas Ayurveda describes conservative nasal therapies such as Nasya, Dhoomapana and Swedana which help in relieving obstruction and improving mucosal patency [1,2]. Objective To evaluate DNS through an Ayurvedic conceptual framework and highlight conservative management strategies. Methods Classical references from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Kashyapa Samhita, Nighantus were reviewed along with modern ENT literature and clinical studies [1–14].