by Dr. Said Sana | Oct 5, 2026 | News
A septoplasty is a surgical procedure that straightens the internal wall of cartilage and bone that divides your nasal cavity into two sides. Because this operation directly alters the internal structure of the nose, patients naturally wonder: does a septoplasty...
by Dr. Said Sana | Oct 5, 2026 | News
Anyone recovering from a recent septoplasty, or helping a family member through it, knows how hard it is to deal with the early stage of healing. Your nasal passages feel packed, full, and completely congested, while the urge to blow your nose is almost overwhelming....
by Dr. Said Sana | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Your nose is stuffy, you have a cough, and it’s hard to get out of bed. You know you’re coming down with something, or maybe you already have it. But is it the common cold or a sinus infection? Colds and sinus infections share many symptoms, including nasal congestion...
by Dr. Said Sana | Jul 13, 2026 | News
“Why can’t I breathe through my nose?” is a common question, especially among people dealing with nighttime congestion, chronic sinus issues, or sudden illness. Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils can range from a minor, occasional nuisance to a...
by Dr. Said Sana | Jul 13, 2026 | News
Do you feel like people are mumbling more than they used to? Are you turning up the TV, asking your spouse to repeat themselves, or struggling to follow conversations in busy restaurants? Many patients come to Houston Ear, Allergy, and Rhinology (HEAR) Surgical...
by Dr. Said Sana | Jul 10, 2026 | News
Sometimes, hearing on one side can seem reduced or dulled for no obvious reason. You may experience a blocked sensation or less clarity in conversations, and wonder why you suddenly cannot hear out of one ear as well as you normally do. Muffled hearing in one ear may...
