Category Archives: Nose Disorders

Nasal Polyps – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment What is this condition? Nasal polyps are benign and swollen growths that appear in the nose. Numerous polyps may occur in both sides of the nose. They may become large and numerous enough … Continue reading →

If part of the mucous membrane that lines the nose becomes distended and protrudes into the nasal cavity, the growth that it forms is known as a nasal polyp. Polyps are caused by overproduction of fluid in the cells of … Continue reading →

The sinuses are air spaces in the bones behind your nose. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the sinuses. It is caused by bacterial or viral infection. The frontal sinuses, which are in the forehead just above … Continue reading →

The disease we call the common cold is really a group of minor illnesses that can be caused by anyone of almost 200 different viruses. Usually a common, or head, cold is confined to the nose and throat, but the … Continue reading →

What is this Condition? A nosebleed may be a primary disorder or may result from another condition. In children, bleeding generally originates in the anterior nasal septum and tends to be mild. In adults, it s most likely to originate … Continue reading →