Whether it's a cold in winter or allergies in spring and fall, nasal congestion and sinus pressure and pain are common complaints. But if you know the causes and can find the right treatments, you can ...

Like the hairs they resemble, cilia come in all lengths, from short to long. But unlike the hair on our heads, the length of sensory cilia on nerve cells in our noses is of far more than merely ...

A man with a blocked nose was found to have a tooth growing in his nasal cavity after going to the doctors complaining of congestion and discharge. The extremely rare case is one of just a handful ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Researchers at Ohio State University have announced they are the first in the world to test new non-invasive devices aimed at improving or treating the sense of smell. The Ohio ...

A team of medics from RUDN University conducted an experiment on rats and confirmed that surgeries in the nasal cavity can cause behavioral changes, namely, make the animals timider. This effect is ...

Sept. 4, 2025 – A common over-the-counter nasal spray grabbed headlines and social media buzz this week as a simple, surprising way to reduce your chances of getting COVID-19. But is the hype getting ...

An image shared online has made several false or misleading claims about the safety of the nasal flu vaccine, which is routinely offered to children in Britain. The image mimics an informational ...

When people think of rhinoplasty –– plastic surgery for the nose –– they often think of it as a cosmetic procedure. But many patients undergo rhinoplasty for medical reasons, including to help them ...

Simple nasal washes with mild saline water can prevent hospitalization and deaths from COVID-19, if applied twice daily following a positive diagnosis, according to research led by the US-based ...

Sinus infections cause inflammation, or swelling, of the sinuses. This is also known as sinusitis. As smoke is a common irritant, smoking can impact the nasal cavity and may lead to infections such as ...