Cold, dry winter air can worsen breathing problems in people with a deviated nasal septum. From congestion and infections to poor sleep and fatigue, experts explain why symptoms flare up in winter and ...

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 ...

A deviated nasal septum is a condition where the nasal septum shifts to one side, causing nasal obstruction, facial pain, snoring, and nosebleeds. Diagnosis is clinical. Mild cases need symptomatic ...

Medicare covers surgery to repair a deviated septum if it’s medically necessary. You’ll still have to pay out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles and coinsurance. Medicare doesn’t cover plastic and ...

Adults with nasal obstruction associated with a deviated nasal septum fare better after septoplasty than with medical management, according to a multicentre study conducted by UK researchers. When the ...

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, and should be offered to adults with at ...

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 ...