Nasal polyps are soft growths that form on the lining or your nasal passages or sinuses. They’re often shaped like teardrops or grapes, and although they can cause irritating symptoms, they’re non-cancerous. Depending on their size and location, you may not realize you have nasal polyps, but they may be causing you to suffer from […]
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Your nose is a prominent and unprotected part of your face, and it can break for a variety of reasons – from a sports-related injury, accident, fight, or fall. Also referred to as a nasal fracture, it occurs when there’s a crack or break in a bone of your nose – most often the bone
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Sinus infections (sinusitis) can cause daily misery and even (in rare) cases, life-threatening conditions. If you develop chronic sinusitis, symptoms of your infection last for 12 weeks or more, which can have a significant impact on your daily quality of life. In this blog, the board-certified physicians at New York ENT address the common symptoms
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Nasal obstruction might not sound like a big deal to those who don’t suffer from it, but for anyone who has experienced chronically blocked nasal passages, you understand how frustrating, uncomfortable and dangerous it can be. What is Nasal Obstruction, and is it dangerous? Everyone whose ever had a cold knows how annoying a stuffed up
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Allergies can be a minor nuisance for a few weeks out of the year or a major problem that leaves you red-eyed, sniffling, sneezing and miserable on a regular basis. When allergies combine with other problems like snoring, sleep apnea and eczema, you can add sleep deprivation and chronic itching to the mix. However, all
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The septum is the wall made of bone and cartilage that separates your nose into two equal parts. However, when the septum is bent or misaligned, it is referred to as a deviated septum. If you have a deviated septum, you might not know the exact cause of your condition. While some people are born
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Tinnitus is far more common than one might imagine, but is also a symptom of several underlying conditions. If you find yourself hearing noises similar to ringing, hissing, or clicking, and you are unable to identify the source of the noise, there is a possibility you may have developed tinnitus. Causes of Tinnitus Tinnitus can
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Otolaryngology is a field of surgical medicine that deals with ENT (ear, nose, and throat) conditions. Many different conditions (some as common as snoring) warrant the need to visit an ENT. The following explanation will help describe what exactly an ENT doctor deals with on a day-to-day basis, and when it might be appropriate to
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A sinus infection is an inflammation of the lining of the sinus passages that can cause cold-like symptoms that get worse over time. As the passage of air becomes blocked, the sinuses can be filled with fluid, bacteria, and germs that can eventually lead to an infection. Most cases of sinusitis are acute, which last
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Every day, thousands of people suffer from mild, acute, or even a more severe form of sinusitis, most commonly referred to as a sinus infection. The medical term not often heard, but mostly associated with a sinus infection, is rhinosinusitis. This is a condition that causes inflammation of the soft tissues that directly align with
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