Nasal obstruction (stuffiness, congestion) affects millions of Americans.

Surgical treatments range from adhesive strips for minor blockages associated with aging, to in-office injection, freezing, radiofrequency, laser or cautery procedures for turbinate reduction, to an outpatient procedure called septoplasty. Septoplasty (called septorhinoplasty when it is combined with cosmetic improvements) involves the re-shaping of the cartilage and bone for improved air flow.

The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient lying on his back is due to the relaxed tongue falling back to obstruct the airway. Head tilt and chin lift are paramount procedures to provide a clear airway in mouth-to mouth resuscitation.

Yes, pasting on the temples and between eyebrows for antiseptic and soothing effects. It is important to have examination and treatment in the hospital.

Post Nasal Drip can be caused by sinus infections, allergies and the common cold. Products containing only antihistamines can often control the drip but they are not intended to reduce sore throat pain or soothe throat irritation. That is why the makers of Cepacol® products developed Cepacol® Lozenges for Sore Throat from Post Nasal Drip.

While doctors know that certain risk factors may make a person more likely to develop sinonasal cancer, the exact cause of most cancers is unknown. Cancers develop when genes that control cell growth and division become defective. Some people may have inherit certain gene defects or mutations from their parents, however, most mutations probably occur during a patient's lifetime, rather than being present from birth.

Congestion of the membrane lining of the nasal passages results most commonly from upper respiratory infections caused by a wide variety of viruses, i.e., the common cold. It may also be caused by pollens and other irritants in the air.

You would be best advised not to do so.  Remember, there could be stock in the field or the person responsible may have obstructed the path for a reason. You're allowed to try and find a way around without causing damage or trespassing too far around the obstruction.  Report the problem here. Discuss this immediately with your local rights of way officer. If a path has been used for 20 years by the public without "let or hindrance" it may have become a right of way.

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A nasal swab involves placing a swab inside the nostrils and taking a culture. The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services do not recommend the use of nasal swab testing by clinicians to determine whether a person has been exposed to Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria responsible for anthrax, or as a means of diagnosing anthrax. At best, a positive result may be interpreted only to indicate exposure; a negative result does not exclude the possibility of exposure.

Nasal surgery may be performed for cosmetic purposes, or a combination procedure to improve both form and function. It may alleviate or cure nasal breathing problems, correct deformities from birth or injury, or support an aging, drooping nose. Some patients suffer from chronic nasal stuffiness that may be due to chronic breathing problems that don't respond well to standard medical treatment.

Nasal packing is when gauze or cotton is used to pack the nose after surgery. This is often done to prevent or control bleeding, though it is not always required. When used, nasal packing is typically removed within a day or two after surgery.

Your nose accumulates mucus, dust, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. So your nose is an ideal environment for germs and sickness. It's important to clean your nose daily. The only effective way to clean your nose is nasal irrigation. Here's the technique: Buy a package of 3-ounce cups and a salt shaker with a snap lid. Put two or three small shakes of salt in the cup, fill the cup with warm water, and stir with your finger. Too much or too little salt in the water will burn your nose.

There might be some discomfort and tearing of the eyes when the throat and nasal swab specimens are collected. But rest assured that this standard procedure will be performed by a trained clinical research assistant, so the discomfort, if any, will be kept to a minimum. Return to top