Beyond just being highly uncomfortable, dry nasal passageways can lead to headaches and the increased frequency of a bloody nose. To cure an irritated dry nose, first you must understand what is causing your sinuses to react in such an undesirable way. Below, we...
Most of us take our sense of smell for granted, however, those with anosmia undoubtedly miss smelling the flowers, the pleasantness of fresh air, and even the way food used to taste. Anosmia describes the uncomfortable condition of a complete loss of smell, where...
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), since 1964, roughly 2,500,000 people have died from health problems caused by secondhand smoke exposure. To this day, even with all the recent laws prohibiting people from smoking cigarettes in public,...
Are you experiencing cold or allergy symptoms that just won’t go away? This is what most affected individuals recall before discovering that they have nasal polyps. These noncancerous teardrop-shaped growths, referred to as nasal polyps, form in groups along the inner...
Nosebleeds, or medically referred to as Epistaxis, are common and can strike at any moment. While blood trickling out from your nose may appear frightening, most nosebleeds aren’t serious and stop within 5 to 10 minutes. However, rare serious instances of nosebleeds...
Nasal vestibulitis is a common nasal infection that can develop in the healthiest of people. A majority of the time, nasal vestibulitis is easily treatable and isn’t a call for any serious concern. However, in rare severe cases, the infection can spread to the brain...
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