This condition is an inflammation and swelling of your sinuses. These are hollow, air-filled cavities in your skull. They open into your nasal passages. Sinusitis can be a painful condition. For some people, it can become a chronic problem.
Nasal polyps are abnormal, soft growths in the nose or sinuses. They are fairly common, especially as you get older.
Most nosebleeds happen because of dry air or because of nose-picking. They can occur during a common cold or an allergy attack. Most aren't serious but sometimes you need to see a health care provider.
A foreign object in the nose can cause swelling and difficulty breathing through the nose. In some cases, an object in the nose may lead to an infection.
Nasal contusion may cause pain, swelling, and a stuffy nose. It may also cause bleeding. Here's how to care for yourself at home.
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the nose, and often the eyes. Common indoor allergens include house dust mites, mold, cockroaches, and pet dander. Outdoor allergens include pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds.
Sinusitis is swelling of the tissue that lines the sinuses. When sinusitis is not caused by bacteria, no antibiotics are needed. Learn how to care for yourself at home.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes air passages to be narrowed or blocked during sleep. As a result, breathing stops for short periods. This interrupts sleep and prevents good rest.
This video shows how to use a nasal spray.
This surgery corrects a deviated septum. Your septum is a thin wall of cartilage and bone inside your nose. It separates your nostrils. If you have a deviated septum, it is crooked or off center.
You're scheduled to have a type of nasal surgery called septoplasty. Read on to learn about what to expect during and after this surgery.
A nasal packing controls bleeding by helping the blood clot.
A nasal packing is placed in the nose to control bleeding. Most packings are left in place from 3 to 5 days.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinus cavity. Sinus inflammation can occur during a cold. It can also be due to allergies to pollens and other particles in the air. An infection of the sinuses is treated with antibiotics.
