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 ...

Most people experience issues with their turbinates from time to time. These problems, and the breathing difficulties that accompany them, usually go away on their own or with medical treatment. Did ...

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With eight sinuses, six turbinates and two separate nasal cavities to consider, coding for nasal and sinus endoscopies can be quite a complicated undertaking. Here are five tips to help you code your ...

Nose surgery for breathing can help to correct structural issues that disrupt airway function. There are several types of nose surgery that can help a person breathe better, including septoplasty and ...

This new study, which followed patients up to 6 months after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, evaluated results using objective and subjective measures. “Nasal polyps are associated with ...

Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of structures in the nose, which can make breathing difficult. They often occur due to allergies or infections. Treatment may involve medications and ...

If other interventions are not effective in treating snoring, there are several surgical procedures available. These procedures are for obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious condition that ...

In several publicly funded health care systems, including Ontario, Canada, adult tonsillectomies and septoplasties have been suggested to be removed or “delisted” from the government health insurance ...