Septorhinoplasty for Nasal Breathing Problems: A Patient Guide Many people live with long-term nasal blockage without realising that structural problems inside the nose may be contributing to their symptoms. Difficulty breathing through the nose can affect: Sleep quality Exercise tolerance Snoring Daytime concentration General quality of life In some patients, medical treatment alone is not enough, and surgery may be considered to improve airflow and nasal support. This guide explains what septorhinoplasty is, when it may help, and what patients should expect during recovery. What is septorhinoplasty? Septorhinoplasty is an operation that combines: Septoplasty — surgery to straighten the nasal septum (the wall separating the two sides of the nose) with Rhinoplasty techniques — used to improve the structure and support of the nose When performed for functional reasons, the goal is to improve breathing and airflow through the nose. Some patients may also wish to ...
Stapes Surgery: Restoring Hearing Loss Caused by Otosclerosis If you have noticed a gradual decline in your hearing, particularly difficulty hearing low-pitched sounds or whispers, you may be experiencing otosclerosis . This condition occurs when the smallest bone in the human body—the stapes (stirrup) bone in the middle ear—becomes "fixed" or stuck in place, preventing sound vibrations from reaching the inner ear. Stapes surgery , or stapedotomy, is a delicate and highly successful procedure designed to bypass this blockage and restore natural hearing. This guide explains the symptoms of otosclerosis and what to expect from a specialist surgical assessment. What is Otosclerosis? Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear. It primarily affects the stapes bone, which must vibrate freely for you to hear clearly. When this bone becomes fixed, it creates "conductive hearing loss." It often begins in one ear but frequently progresses to affect both. S...