Read on to learn how to treat a nosebleed at home, and when you should get medical care.
Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is an infection of your nasal cavity and sinuses. It's caused by bacteria. Acute means that you've had symptoms for less than 12 weeks.
Nasal polyps are abnormal, soft growths in the nose or sinuses. They are fairly common, especially as you get older.
This video shows how to use a nasal spray.
Nasal surgery may be done at your healthcare provider's office, a surgery center, or a hospital. Follow any directions your healthcare provider gives you on how to get ready.
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.
This surgery fixes a blockage caused when the turbinates in your nose are too large.
During the first weeks after surgery, be sure to follow the advice of your healthcare provider. The tips on this sheet can help speed your recovery.
Here are images that show the different steps of using nasal spray.
Your sinuses are air-filled spaces between the bones in your head. The sinuses make mucus that drains into the nose. This helps keep the nose moist and free of dust and germs.
Why does your nose look the way it does? And what goes on inside a nose to let a person breathe easily? Learning the anatomy of the nose can help you better understand the answers to these questions.
Learning the anatomy of the nose can help you better understand how the nose works.
