An Introduction to Septoplasty

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Septoplasty is a surgery that is designed to correct the problem of a deviated septum. Ideally, the septum, which is the partition that divides the two nasal cavities, should be completely vertical. When it deviates into one of those nasal cavities, the air flow through that cavity is thus impeded. One of the problems for [...]

Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

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Sleep apnoea cancer risk New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor Two new studies have found that people with sleep apnea, a common disorder that causes snoring, fatigue and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, have a higher risk of cancer. The new research marks the first time that sleep apnea has been linked to cancer [...]

When Sinus Problems Won’t Go Away

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Chronic sinus problems New York Times, By Ingfei Chen The humble sinuses, those hollow cavities hidden in the bones around the nose, usually draw little appreciation. But nothing makes one yearn for clear sinuses like sinusitis, a condition that can make the head feel as if it were filled with cement and can render every [...]

Overview of Nasal Septoplasty for Correcting a Deviated Septum

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Nasal Septoplasty for Correcting a Deviated Septum The two nasal passages in your nose are separated by the nasal septum. This thin wall made of cartilage is ideally located almost equally between your two nostrils. However, some people have a deviated septum that they were either born with or developed somewhere along the way. While [...]

Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery

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Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery are commonly performed procedures. They are performed by ear nose and throat surgeons to alleviate breathing problems. Patients who are experiencing chronic nasal congestion, blocked breathing through their nose, nosebleeds, sinus infections, and/or problems breathing at night should see an ENT specialist. In [...]

Why Do People Get Nose Surgery?

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Nose surgery These days, there are many reasons that people get surgery on the nose. In general, the reasons for this type of surgery, also known as rhinoplasty, are broken up into two categories: cosmetic reasons and for functional purposes. While cosmetics tend to be the more popular reason for getting rhinoplasty, this type of [...]

An Introduction to Endoscopic Surgery for Sinusitis

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Endoscopic surgery for treating sinusitis Sinusitis is a condition in which the sinuses become inflamed due to bacteria, viral or fungal infection. Your sinuses are air-filled spaces that are located in various parts of the skull including behind the nasal bones, the forehead, the eyes and the cheeks. These spaces are lined with mucous membranes [...]

Postoperative care for Samter’s triad patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial

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Sinus surgery for patients with allergy Brian W. Rotenberg MD, MPH, et al.  The Laryngoscope. Volume 121, Issue 12, pages 2702–2705, December 2011 The purpose of this study was to compare three different standardized medication regimens prescribed to patients after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) Patients with Samter’s triad undergoing ESS were postoperatively randomized into three [...]