Rhinopathy
Not all nasal symptoms of nasal congestion, drainage and obstruction are caused by inflammatory conditions of the nose. Noninflammatory nasal conditions are best classified as rhinopathy, while inflammatory nasal conditions are called rhinitis. Hyper-Reflexive Rhinopathy Hyper-reflexive rhinopathy (HR) is a…
Rhinitis
Rhinitis refers to the presence of inflammation of the mucosa of the nasal cavity (i.e., the lining of the nasal cavity). Rhinitis is distinct from rhinosinusitis. Often, noninflammatory conditions are grouped with rhinitis, but this is inappropriate, since the mechanisms…
Neti Pot
The Neti pot is a small kettle-shaped device for delivering salt water (saline) solutions to the nasal passages. It actually has its origins in the ritualistic techniques of Jala Neti, a method for cleansing the nasal passages for yoga. To…
Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Fungal rhinosinusitis refers to a broad group of conditions caused by fungal infections of the paranasal sinuses. Fungus Ball In this condition, an isolated paranasal sinus is completed filled with a ball of fungal debris. The maxillary sinus is the…
CSF Leak
The leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF, more commonly known as spinal fluid) occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the CSF-containing space around the brain and the paranasal sinuses. For a CSF leak to occur there has to be…
Common Cold
What Should I Do If I Think That I Have A Viral Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)? Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Also take one or more of the following medications: For fever and pain, Acetaminophen…
ASA Triad
Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) (also known as Sampter’s Triad or ASA triad) is characterized by nasal polyps, asthma and aspirin intolerance. This aspirin intolerance is not a simple allergic reaction to aspirin. It is due to increased production of…
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is caused by a bacterial infection of the paranasal sinuses. Symptoms include facial pain and pressure, purulent drainage, congestion and fever. The most common bacteria associated with ABRS include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis….
Thyroid Nodule
The thyroid gland resides in the neck as a midline structure above the sternum. It produces a hormone that is released into the bloodstream to regulate metabolism. Thyroid nodules can occur as a mass or lump that is identified in…
Skin Cancer
Skin cancers commonly affect the sun-exposed regions of the body. For this reason, a large proportion of skin cancers occur on the skin of the head and neck. Areas of the head and neck that receive direct exposure to the…