Having a hard time breathing through one nostril? You might have a deviated septum—but does that mean you need surgery? ENT specialist Marc Error, MD, explains what causes a deviated septum, how to ...

One of the most common nose deformities is a deviated septum. A deviated septum can be moderate to severe, however, can lead to nasal obstruction and require treatment. Your nose is front and center ...

Caudal septal deviation is a prevalent condition that impacts both nasal airflow and facial aesthetics. In many patients, this deviation results in chronic nasal obstruction and associated discomfort, ...

CHICAGO – A new laser procedure that requires only local anesthetic is effective in treating nasal passageway obstructions associated with a deviated nasal septum, according to an article in the ...

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a ...

Your nose is front and center on your face. It serves many functions, including humidifying and cleaning the air you breathe; delivering tone to your voice; and providing a sense of smell, which is ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A deviated septum can cause symptoms like chronic nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Children can have a deviated ...

Medicare Part A covers deviated septum surgery (septoplasty) when performed in a hospital setting as an inpatient procedure, while Medicare Part B covers the procedure at an outpatient clinic or ...