The New Orleans Hornets announced Friday that injured forward Desmond Mason will have surgery to repair a deviated septum. Mason will miss the remainder of the regular season thanks to the surgery.

The nasal septum, a crucial structure that divides the nasal cavity into two chambers, can sometimes deviate from its normal position. This condition, known as a deviated septum, can lead to a variety ...

One of the most common nose deformities is a deviated septum. A deviated septum can be moderate to severe, however, can lead to nasal obstruction and require treatment. Your nose is front and center ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Andre Drummond has become one of the best rebounders in the NBA, and the Pistons center has been dominating opponents on the glass with just one working nostril. Drummond explained Saturday he ...

A deviated septum is when the nasal septum is off-center, making one air passage smaller than the other. This can cause headaches and other symptoms. The nasal septum is a wall of cartilage and bone ...

Symptoms of deviated septum may include breathing through one nostril, frequent nosebleeds or sinus infections, or snoring during sleep. Treatment is often not necessary, but surgery may be an option ...

Do you have trouble breathing from one, or both sides of your nose? Some might be born with it, or it could be a result caused by an accident to the nose. It’s a deviated septum—a destruction of the ...

A deviated septum can cause symptoms like chronic nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. It can lead to frequent sinus ...