Septoplasty is an outpatient surgical procedure performed by an otolaryngologist, commonly known as an ear, nose and throat, or ENT, specialist. The only way to correct a deviated septum is through surgery to straighten out the septum.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, and is responsible for 90% of lung cancer diagnoses. It is never too late to quit smoking. Research shows that even people who have smoked for decades will see immediate improvements in how they feel and in their health after quitting.
Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of harmful effects on your health. But how much is too much alcohol to increase your risk for serious health conditions?
Recently, a new drug called zuranolone became the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration developed specifically for treating postpartum depression.
As we age, everyone will eventually develop some form of cataract. When and if you should get them treated depends on the severity of your cataracts, notes Courtney Hellman, MD, Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist. The good news is that cataract treatment removes the cataract, and it will not grow back.
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory infection that can cause severe complications in certain individuals, particularly infants and older adults. The recent development of RSV vaccines has provided hope in preventing the spread of this virus.
A gastroenterologist commonly helps patients manage two bowel conditions: irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Each of these affects the bowels but does so in different manners. The two disorders can share similar symptoms, leading to challenges in diagnosis in some instances.
