The nasal passages are lined in the middle with what is called the nasal septum. On the side walls on each side, there are three sets of turbinates: The upper (superior), the middle, and the lower (inferior). The turbinates are bony projections with mucous membrane lining that provide additional surface area to the air that […]
Some patients may complain from occasional bouts of dry nostrils that accumulate recurring crusts and scabs. This is easily very tender to touch, and gives patient sensation of soreness locally. The basic underlying pathology for this kind of condition is an injury to the membranes of the inside of the nostril, which in medical terminology […]
Let us review some of the basic anatomy of the nose before we can understand why nosebleeds occur. The nose itself is a conduit for the breathing as the air enters our body and reaches deep down into the lungs. The membranes of the inside of the nose are designed to provide moisture, heat, and […]
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