Category: Nose
-
Nasal Blockage
Nasal blockage is the sensation of reduced air flow either through one nostril (unilateral) or both nostrils (bilateral). IT can be due to the following and Mucosal swelling and Septal deviation and Collapse of the nasal valves and Nasopharyngeal obstruction and Nasal polyps Allergic rhinitis and Sinusitis The mucosa is the thin moist lining that…
-
Teething Trouble: Ear ache and Runny Nose
Teething Trouble-Ear ache and Runny Nose Teething can be a painful experience for your baby and an important milestone in child’s development Telltale signs 1. Irritability and bad temper: As the new tooth rises closer to the surface your baby’s gums may become increasingly more sore and painful, leading to fussiness and crying. 2. Drooling…
-
Atrophic rhinitis (Ozena)
Atrophic rhinitis (Ozena) is a rare chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the nasal cavity. This condition is characterized by a wasting away or an atrophy of the bony ridges and the mucus membranes inside of the nasal cavity. It is characterized by progressive nasal mucosal atrophy, nasal crusting, fetor, and enlargement of…