This condition is an inflammation and swelling of your sinuses. These are hollow, air-filled cavities in your skull. They open into your nasal passages. Sinusitis can be a painful condition. For some people, it can become a chronic problem.
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.
Most nosebleeds happen because of dry air or because of nose-picking. They can occur during a common cold or an allergy attack.
A foreign object in the nose can cause swelling and difficulty breathing through the nose. In some cases, an object in the nose may lead to an infection.
Nasal contusion may cause pain, swelling, and a stuffy nose. It may also cause bleeding. Here's how to care for yourself at home.
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that affects the nose, and often the eyes. Common indoor allergens include house dust mites, mold, cockroaches, and pet dander. Outdoor allergens include pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinus cavity. Sinus inflammation can occur during a cold. It can also be due to allergies to pollens and other particles in the air.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that causes air passages to be narrowed or blocked during sleep. As a result, breathing stops for short periods. This interrupts sleep and prevents good rest.
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.
A nasal packing controls bleeding by helping the blood clot.
A nasal packing is placed in the nose to control bleeding. Most packings are left in place from 3 to 5 days.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissue lining the sinus cavity. Sinus inflammation can occur during a cold. It can also be due to allergies to pollens and other particles in the air. An infection of the sinuses is treated with antibiotics.
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.
