Conclusions
In conclusion, our study results showed that adolescents had a significant deviation of the caudal septum to the right side with smaller right nostrils. However, hand dominance and side of the deviation were not significantly associated with nasal bony pyramid and caudal septum.
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Tables
Table 1. Dominant hand, deviation of the nasal bony pyramid, and caudal septal deviation according to age groups.