Nasal airway obstruction is very common. In fact many people may not know they have at least a partial obstruction of breathing as they may have never experienced what it is like to breath well. However, during examination a partial or complete nasal airway obstruction can be diagnosed. Many patients complain that they do not sleep well at night and experience difficulty breathing during exercises.

There are several causes of nasal airway obstruction. Chronic allergies are a common cause of difficulty breathing. Allergies do not respond to surgical treatment and are treated with medications. Obstruction due to a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates (sometimes referred to as "meat”) can be effectively treated surgically during a procedure called rhinoplasty. Rarely, nasal polyp can b ... Read more »