The septum is the divider that separates the right and left nasal cavities. In fact, the word septum comes from the Greek word for divider. This structure is simple in design as it has a lining on each side and thin eggshell bone and cartilage in the middle layer. As the nose grows during puberty […]
The nose and sinuses perform critical functions for your health and well being. The nose and sinuses provide filtration, humidification, and warming of the air you breathe. This conditioning of the air allows the throat, vocal cords, bronchial passages, and the lungs to remain warm and wet. It also allows for the removal of harmful […]
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States each year. There are many reasons why a person wants to alter the cosmetic appearance of their nose, and even find there are functional benefits to going under the knife. Here, we look closer at rhinoplasty to help you see […]
