When I was young my voice seemed normal but now I have a very nasaly voice & I sound like I'm always sick. What is causing this?

In my office during the preoperative appointment I have each patient sign a form stating they will be responsible for the pathology bill.  I have a set cost with my lab for $63.00 for this service. I do not bill pathology to the insurance company as it has been my experience that the...

There are many reasons you might be experiencing nasal obstruction following minor trauma. Swelling and inflammation can last several weeks after an injury. In addition, you might be more aware of your nose and are more attentive to the subtleties of how you breathe. I recommend consulting...

The lumps on the side of  the bridge of the nose or the junction between the bone and cartilage, also known as a hump. This can be shaved down for cosmetic purposes and has no relation to a postnasal drip or runny nose. Postnasal drip and runny nose is treated medically, not surgically with...

Many patients I see have a deviated septum. In some cases they do not notice any symptoms from their crooked septum, in some cases they feel their nose is blocked. The septum is a piece of cartilage the divides the nose into two sides. When it is twisted it can block the nose in some patients....

  It is a good question.  There are many plastic surgeons who can perform both the cosmetic and the functional.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Dear Phily, First and foremost I would discuss with your surgeon what the name of the procedure you had done if you are unclear. Secondly, ask your surgeon if he/she only made changes related to improving your breathing. Did you discuss with your surgeon your desire for some cosmetic changes as...