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 a slightly […]
Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery
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?
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
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 […]
Allergy facts and myths
Allergy Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 There are many misconceptions about Seasonal Allergies “Short-haired pets don’t cause allergies” Neither an animal’s fur, nor its length, is the culprit in allergies. The real culprit is a protein found in the animal’s saliva or skin. Cats may cause more allergy problems than dogs simply because they tend […]
What are allergies?
Allergies Essential Kids, April 15, 2009 An ‘allergy’ is a sensitivity to something that is ordinarily harmless. When your body tries to get rid of the ‘allergen’ (foreign substance), you experience symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose. Typical allergens include pet dander, pollen, dust mites and mould. The medical […]
The nose may not know what it’s missing
Taste and Smell By JANE E. BRODY New York Times: April 18, 2011 Dr. Ronald DeVere, a neurologist in Austin, Tex., was baffled. In 1995, after recovering from a viral infection, something happened to his sense of smell. Fresh milk smelled sour, the dirty dog pen smelled good, and other odors couldn’t be detected at […]
Saline nasal irrigations
How to use nasal saline irrigations You can either buy a saline solution from the pharmacy and follow the directions on the label – or make your own. To make your own start with one to two cups of warm water. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of non-iodized salt and a pinch of baking soda to […]
Headache and Ear Nose and Throat Problems
Summary A variety of ear, nose and throat disorders can cause headache. This is because nerves in this region can refer pain into the head and face. Sinus infection caused by colds, flu or hayfever can cause headaches. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause. Many ear, nose and throat disorders can cause or contribute […]
Sinus surgery for patients with allergy
Sinus surgery for patients with allergy Postoperative care for Samter’s triad patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery: A double-blinded, randomized controlled trial 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 […]
Revision Adenoidectomy in Children
Children’s Snoring Christopher R. Grindle MD, et al., The Laryngoscope, Volume 121, Issue 10, pages 2128–2130, October 2011 The incidence of revision adenoidectomy in children Adenoidectomy is a frequently performed procedure in the pediatric population. Revision rates and indications for a second procedure in children are scarce. Study methods: Patient records at a multistate pediatric healthcare […]