What Is a Deviated Septum & How Is It Treated?
The septum is the cartilage and bone that separates the nasal cavity. When the septum is off-center, it is said to be deviated. A deviated septum can cause complications, so in some cases, treatment is necessary. We review everything you need to know about a deviated septum below. What Causes a Deviated Septum? A deviated…
What Is Typically Damaged When You Break Your Nose?
The nose has two bones at the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that gives it its shape. When you experience a nasal fracture, it means the bony part of the nose has been broken. Usually, the bridge of the nose is pushed to one side, and sometimes the cartilage is pushed to the…
Nasal Polyps & Dizziness: What’s the Connection?
Do you suffer from dizziness? If so, the culprit behind this symptom may be nasal polyps. We review this connection below. What Are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, benign growths that form inside the nasal or sinus passages. They are caused by chronic inflammation, especially in people who experience allergies or frequent sinus infections….
Loss of Smell Related to COVID Easier to Recover for Younger Patients
One of the telltale signs of COVID-19 continues to be a loss of taste and smell. In most cases, this symptom goes away following a full recovery, though it’s more likely to disappear quicker for patients under 40. An ongoing study at Virginia Commonwealth University has found that at least four out of five people…
Smell Disorders
Your sense of smell is important to your quality of life, as it allows you to enjoy the sweet perfume of a flower or the flavor of a homecooked meal. Your sense of smell also alerts you to danger, like spoiled food, a gas leak or smoke from a fire. Unfortunately, there are certain factors…
Reasons You May Have a Bad Smell in the Nose
Encountering a foul smell is unfortunately just a part of life. But if you have a bad smell in your nose that lingers or has no apparent external source, it may be caused by an underlying medical condition. Below are several reasons you may be experiencing a bad smell in the nose. Sinusitis Sinusitis, more…
What’s the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies?
Are you frustrated that your cold just isn’t going away, no matter how many home remedies you try? Well, it might not be a cold at all, but allergies instead. Many people think that allergy season doesn’t begin until well into spring, when trees are in full bloom and pollen is in the air. But…
Why Do We Sneeze?
Sneezing is something everybody in Exton does, but few give it much thought (unless they’re reaching for a Kleenex). The human body is remarkably efficient, and with the possible exception of the appendix, everything has a purpose. There’s a reason you sneeze. Well, many reasons, actually! The Process of Sneezing Sneezing—the medical term is sternulation,…
What’s Causing My Summer Nosebleed?
Nosebleeds are common in Doylestown, particularly among children between the ages of 2 and 10 and the elderly. About 60 percent of Pennsylvanians will experience a nosebleed at some point in their lives. The sight of blood pouring from your nose can be frightening but is rarely cause for alarm. Proper Treatment for a Nosebleed…
When Should You See an ENT?
Doctors who specialize in ear, nose and throat disorders are called otolaryngologists (or simply ENT doctors for those who have trouble with seven-syllable words). You’ve probably heard of them – but do you know when to see one? The Field of Otolaryngology Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the ears, nose…
