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What Are the Causes of Snoring
Snoring is often treated as an embarrassment or a comical problem, but its health implications run far deeper. For the many millions of Americans who snore during their sleep every night, the snoring can be a harbinger of significant health problems including drowsiness, mood disorders, heart problems, and even loss of cognitive function. Snoring isn’t … Continue reading What Are the Causes of Snoring
View More >>Repairing a Deviated Nasal Septum, Explained
Many of my patients at the Los Angeles Sinus Institute would describe the basic idea behind deviated septum surgery, also known as septoplasty, thusly: You take the midline between the nostrils, known as the nasal septum, and you move it to the middle. But how does that work, and how do you ensure that the … Continue reading Repairing a Deviated Nasal Septum, Explained
View More >>How Can I Fix a Deviated Septum?
A deviated septum can be caused by injury, genetics, or disease. Whatever the cause, the important part is what you’re left with: an asymmetrical breathing pathway that can lead to discomfort, sleeplessness, and infection. How can you fix a deviated septum? This is an anatomical problem, so the solution must be surgical: Septoplasty. Septoplasty is … Continue reading How Can I Fix a Deviated Septum?
View More >>How to Treat Deviated Septum
If you have a deviated septum, you know that it can create problems which run far deeper than the cosmetic. Many people with deviated septum are prone to breathing issues, sleep disorders, and infections as a result of blocked airways. The only permanent treatment for a deviated septum is a surgical procedure known as septal … Continue reading How to Treat Deviated Septum
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