A research team led by Simon Heilbronner, Professor of Microbiology at LMU's Biocenter, has investigated how various bacteria ...

In a new study, scientists identified people based only on their breathing pattern with almost 97 percent accuracy—and soon might be able to analyze yours to diagnose what ails you.

Nasal steroid sprays: These target both chronic rhinosinusitis and polyps, and they’re considered safe to use in the long term. Oral steroids: Your doctor may prescribe these periodically to ...

He also notes that “[while] the nasal cavity is a major reservoir for allergenic or opportunistic fungi (i.e. those that may be pathogenic in special circumstances), we should note that local ...

Post-nasal drip occurs when the body produces excess mucus, ... Amanda Gardner is a health reporter whose stories have appeared in cnn.com, ... Rinsing your nasal cavity is the simplest and, ...

They'll insert it through your nostrils to look at your nasal cavity. Your doctor looks for signs of crusting and dry, pale mucosal tissue. To diagnose empty nose syndrome, your doctor may: ...

The basic concept is straightforward. You fill the pot with a saline solution, tilt your head over a sink, insert the spout into one nostril, and allow the solution to flow through your nasal ...

In this cavity, your tears mix with some nasal mucus and empty out through the nose, Dr. Chen says. This explains why your nose turns on like a runny faucet when you cry. It's also why you might ...