At University of Utah Health, surgery for excessive tearing due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves a team approach with surgeons who have fellowship training in orbital and sinus specialties.

A persistently blocked nose is more than just an inconvenience. For many people, it becomes a daily struggle that affects sleep, breathing, concentration, and overall quality of life. While occasional ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...

Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of structures in the nose, which can make breathing difficult. They often occur due to allergies or infections. Treatment may involve medications and ...

One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked ...

Given your nose’s front-and-center position on your face, it can be susceptible to injuries. Nose and nasal injuries can range from minor ones that can be treated at home to more serious issues that ...

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 ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) may partially cover the costs of a septoplasty procedure when medically necessary. Part A will pay for inpatient procedures, while Part B will pay for outpatient ones ...