My interview with Mt. Sinai health blog about dry winter noses and nose bleeding
Read my article about the effects of dry air in the winter and why some people are more likely to get a nosebleed. The article is available here.
- Posted on: Nov 17 2021
Posts Tagged ‘ Nose ’
Your postnasal dripping may not be a drip or even related to your nose
Many patients complain of postnasal dripping. Most people perceive this as a sensation of mucus buildup in the back of the throat. The majority of the patients point to the different parts of the neck and the throat area as the center of their discomfort. Various patients also feel sensation of a ball being stuck […]
- Posted on: Apr 23 2016
What are nasal polyps?
Polyp generally refers to an extra outgrowth of fleshy material from one of the membranes of our body. They occur sometimes in the nasal passages as well as the colon and other internal organs. The polyps in the nasal passages are quite different in the nature than in other locations. Most cases of nasal polyps […]
- Posted on: Dec 10 2014
Why does my nose run all the time if my doctor said I have no allergies?
Our nasal passages may quite a bit of mucus on a daily basis, which typically helps moisturize the nose, facilitate with sinus drainage, as well as air-condition the air as we breathe it. Typically, this mucus is slowly delivered to the back at nose, and we end up swallowing it without really paying much attention […]
- Posted on: May 22 2014
Why is my nose still blocked after surgery?
Nasal obstruction is a serious condition that affects millions of people. Some of the reasons are due to allergies and membrane-type issues, which in theory could be reversible with the right medicines. Otherwise, bony and cartilaginous deformities in the form of deviation of the septum and swelling of the turbinates (sidewalls of the nose) can […]
- Posted on: Jun 6 2013
What is the difference between Nasal Saline, Nasal Moisturizers, and Nasal Irrigation?
The membranes of the inside of the nasal passages typically need to stay wet for them to maintain normal function. This layer of mucus can lubricate the nose, allowing for less friction of air as we breathed in. It can also protect against any bacterial growth and resultant sinus infections. Nasal mucus also maintains healthy […]
- Posted on: Jan 17 2013
When should a nasal fracture be treated?
The outer portion of the nasal structure consists of a bony pyramid-type projection in the upper part, and cartilaginous projection in the lower part including the tip. The lower half of the nose is therefore more flexible and can sustain minor blows without any significant deformity. The upper portion of the nose, consistent of the […]
- Posted on: Dec 24 2012
How do you fix a nasal fracture?
The outside of the nasal passages has bone and a cartilage that gives shape to the external nose. The lower part is made from cartilage that is mostly pliable and can withstand forces without breaking, and the upper part, between the eyes, is made from bone. Trauma to the outside of the nose can sometimes […]
- Posted on: Jun 21 2012
Why do I get crusts in my nose? What is nasal vestibulitis?
Some patients may complain from occasional bouts of dry nostrils that accumulate recurring crusts and scabs. This is easily very tender to touch, and gives patient sensation of soreness locally. The basic underlying pathology for this kind of condition is an injury to the membranes of the inside of the nostril, which in medical terminology […]
- Posted on: May 14 2012
Why do people suffer from epistaxis (nosebleeds) more during the Winter?
Let us review some of the basic anatomy of the nose before we can understand why nosebleeds occur. The nose itself is a conduit for the breathing as the air enters our body and reaches deep down into the lungs. The membranes of the inside of the nose are designed to provide moisture, heat, and […]
- Posted on: Dec 7 2011
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