The nasal septum is the bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into the two nostrils. Symptoms of a deviated septum include difficulty with breathing through the nose, snoring, nosebleeds, headaches, poor sleep quality and sometimes mild to severe loss of the ability to smell.

Nasal bone fractures may be straightened within a few weeks after the injury with a limited nasal procedure. Under local anesthesia, instruments are placed in the nasal cavity and the displaced bone(s) is moved back into position.

If you have chronic hoarseness, it could be caused by vocal cord polyps, cysts, or nodules. These are all benign (non-cancerous) growths that can form as a result of vocal abuse, singing, smoking, or extended exposure to air filled with irritants. Symptoms can include an unusually low-pitched voice, hoarseness that does not resolve, and a breathy tone when speaking. This procedure removes the growths that have formed and restores your voice to normal.

Chronically enlarged or infected tonsils typically need to be removed. Indications of chronic tonsillitis can include frequent strep throat or other throat infections, the production of pustules or stones from the tonsils, and trouble breathing or swallowing due to tonsil enlargement. Dr. Wandzel has been routinely performing tonsillectomies since the beginning of his practice and utilizes a technique that minimizes bleeding and post-operative complications.

Adenoids can cause multiple issues when they become chronically enlarged such as snoring, mouth breathing, jaw thrusting, and frequent ear infections. This problem can be easily diagnosed with an X-ray, and removal is performed in a hospital setting as an outpatient procedure. Adenoidectomies are often performed in conjunction with tonsillectomies.