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… Colon Polyps On this page: What are colon polyps? Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon). The …
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… Cervical Polyps On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are cervical polyps? Cervical polyps are growths in the cervical canal. This is the …
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… Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture) On this page: Related … or feeling when the nose is touched or rubbed. Blocked nasal passages. What problems can a broken nose cause? … the tip of the nose. Swelling or a bump on the thin wall (nasal septum) between the nostrils of the nose (nasal septal …
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… Saline Nasal Washes for Sinusitis On this page: Overview Related … Most of the time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your sinuses absorb the …
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… Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation On this page: Surgery Overview What … It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum is the structure between the nostrils that separates the nasal passages. It's made of cartilage and thin bone. A hole …
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… a cold. Allergies or other problems also can block the nasal passages and lead to sinusitis. There are two types of … opening to let mucus drain from the sinuses. Growths ( polyps ) inside the nose or sinuses. There are two types of … may prescribe: Antibiotics to help fight infection. Steroid nasal spray to reduce inflammation and help you heal. Pain …
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… be known, or it may be related to allergies, infections, or nasal polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include pain and … can cause chronic sinusitis. This includes allergies and nasal polyps. A deviated nasal septum can also make it …
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… (inflammation) of the mucous membrane are present. The nasal passages are blocked or have an abnormal size or … thick mucus is draining from a sinus opening. Growths (nasal polyps) or foreign bodies inside the nose are seen. The …
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… the sinus openings. The doctor can also remove growths (polyps) of the mucous membrane. In some cases a laser is … to absorb bloody drainage. Taking antibiotics. Using a nasal spray containing a steroid to reduce inflammation. Using saltwater washes (saline nasal lavage or irrigation) to keep the nasal passages …
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… stuffy nose makes your snoring worse, use decongestants or nasal corticosteroid sprays to help you breathe. Try using … nose to help with breathing while you sleep. These include nasal strips and nasal disks. When you sleep, use a device … infection (such as a cold), an allergy, or nasal polyps . A deviated nasal septum , which disturbs airflow in …
