Results for Nasal Disorders

Sinusitis and nasal congestion, which is also called "stuffy nose," may be caused by poor humidity levels or exposure to mold and fungi.

When the nose is obstructed preventing a steady airflow, there is a corresponding reduction in evaporation allowing for more moisture to be present inside the nose. With increased moisture, it may lead to the perception of increased post-nasal drainage.

Nasal polyps are small, sack-like growths made up of inflamed tissue lining the nose. They often occur in groups like grapes on a stem. Learn More.

Researchers have found that surgery to improve nasal breathing in setting of nasal obstruction, congestion, and/or resistance can also help with snoring.

By Norman Alan Lester, MD, ear, nose and throat specialist, MedStar Washington Hospital Center “Steroids.” For many people, even the word…

See how a breakthrough, vacuum-powered device helps patients suffering from nasal polyps breathe better in minutes.

Nasal sprays may ease nasal congestion, but overusing them can backfire into a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

Read about how facial and nasal fractures are evaluated and treated.

It is not uncommon that patients who suffer from a clogged nose also develop clogged ears.
Why??? There are 2 major and 1 minor reasons.

Recently, the "neti pot," and nasal irrigation in general, have gained widespread interest in the United States after a Segment on Oprah. The practice of nasal irrigation is actually centuries old. For instance, "Jala meti" is the Hindu ritual of cleaning the nasal passa

Finding a mask that's comfortable helps you be successful with CPAP therapy. Learn about the differences between nasal, nasal pillows and full face masks.

The World Health Organization has proposed a behavioral addiction pathology for excessive video-game playing. But maybe the problem is in the economy more than the mind.

Many patients who are already fans of flushing the nose with saline water end up purchasing saline irrigation systems. There's a bunch of these devices sold on Amazon.com.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something eww.

If you’re an exerciser who loves the outdoors but suffers from allergies, WebMD has tips to help you through pollen season.

However, sometimes in order to resolve nasal obstruction, the appearance of the nose MUST change especially if the nostril openings are very narrow.

It seems that about 75% of my life involves nasal congestion with sinus pressure around my eyes. It’s probably allergies to various tiny stuff floating through the air. Not sure about that…

However, Harvard researchers have published that one additional medication may be very helpful to add to medical management for nasal polyp control, and that's a blood pressure medication called verapamil.

GlaxoSmithKline announced in July 2014 that the FDA has approved Flonase steroid nasal spray to be made available over-the-counter (OTC). It has now arrived! Flonase joins Nasacort which is has been available for purchase OTC for some time.