Investigators also scored percentage nasal obstruction, using a predefined grid, judging turbinates, as >90, 80, 60 or <60% for each nostril at the beginning and at the end of each observation period.

In these cases, a doctor may recommend septoplasty or turbinate reduction surgery. A septoplasty addresses the cartilage and bone of the septum. It involves removing crooked tissues and bones in ...

How do you know which sleep apnea treatment is right for you? There are a number of ways to treat your symptoms and help you get a restful night’s sleep. Talk with your doctor before you try one.

Sustained exposure to pathological stress stimulates the heart to hypertrophy, increasing disease and mortality risk. New therapies to blunt this process include targeting enzymes below the cell ...

Abstract: Adenoid hypertrophy is one of the most common upper respiratory tract disorders during childhood, leading to a range of symptoms such as nasal congestion, mouth breathing and obstructive ...