Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, which are bony structures located inside the nose. They are covered with a special skin called mucosa, and they help filter, warm, and humidify the air as you...
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Everybody gets a sore throat now and then. When you have a sore throat, this can affect speaking, swallowing, or breathing. Infections from viruses or bacteria are the main cause of sore throats, but allergies and sinus infections can also...
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Have you ever felt like you had a cold that wouldn’t go away? If symptoms of discolored nasal drainage and blockage hang around for more than 10 days, or worsen after they start getting better, there’s a good chance you...
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Fungal sinusitis is a broad term used to describe various situations when fungus might be involved in the cause or symptoms of nasal and sinus inflammation. Fungus is an entirely separate “kingdom” from plants and animals; they are plant-like but...
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Asthma is a very common condition of the lungs; about 25 million Americans experience it. During regular breathing with asthma, the passages within the lungs can become narrow and cause noisy breathing and shortness of breath. This condition can be...
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Rhinitis is a condition that typically involves nasal obstruction or congestion, runny nose or post-nasal drip, itchy nose, and/or sneezing. There are various causes for these symptoms, although they are broadly divided into two types: allergic rhinitis (nasal symptoms related...
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Not every headache is the result of sinus and nasal passage problems. For example, many patients visit an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist, or otolaryngologist, to seek treatment for what they think is a sinus headache, only to learn...
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Glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus, normally one to two quarts per day. Mucus moistens and cleans the nasal lining, moistens air, traps and clears what is inhaled, and helps fight infection. Mucus is normally swallowed unconsciously,...
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Nosebleeds (called epistaxis) are caused when tiny blood vessels in the nose break. Nosebleeds are very common and affect many people at some point in their lives. In the United States, about 60 percent of people will experience a nosebleed...
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Hyposmia is a decreased sense of smell, or a decreased ability to detect odors through your nose. Anosmia is the inability to smell anything. These conditions are not very common. Smell is one of our most basic, important senses, and has...
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Rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes or lining of the nasal cavity. Geriatric rhinitis, or rhinitis in senior patients, is a common but often neglected or overlooked condition because it is not life-threatening. Patients with geriatric rhinitis may...
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The bone and cartilage that divides the inside of the nose in half is called the nasal septum. The bone and cartilage are covered by a skin called a mucous membrane that has many blood vessels in it. Ideally, the...
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What Is Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)? Developed in the 1950’s, the nasal telescope has greatly changed the evaluation and treatment of rhinosinusitis. This instrument, which provides a view of the structures in the nose and sinuses, is used...
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The treatment of “sinus infection” depends upon the type of infection: Acute viral rhinosinusitis (also known as the common cold) will improve with simple supportive measures, including rest, acetaminophen (for the discomfort), and pseudoephedrine (for relief of nasal congestion). Even...
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Sinusitis refers to the presence of inflammation in the paranasal sinuses. When it is present for less than one month, the condition is termed acute sinusitis. If the inflammation is present for more than 12 weeks, then chronic sinusitis is...
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Malignant tumors of the noses and sinuses are quite rare, but because of their location, early diagnosis is important. Esthesioneuroblastoma is an uncommon cancer that arises from the upper part of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Typical tumors for nasal...
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The precise etiology of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is unknown. For a discussion of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis, click here. In considering the possible causes of CRS, it is important that consider that CRS may not be a single disorder with a...
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Rhinosinusitis (RS) refers to the presence of inflammation in the paranasal sinuses mucosa (i.e., the lining of the sinuses) and the contiguous mucosa of the nasal passages. When it is present for less than one month, the condition is termed...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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A broken nose, or nasal fracture, can significantly alter your appearance. It can also make it much harder to breathe through your nose. Getting struck on the nose, whether by another person, a door, or the floor is not pleasant....
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