Nose

The nose has a purpose, and we need to use it.  I have previously discussed common causes of mouth breathing in kids. However, many people do not understand that there are long-term…

Most of us breathe and do not actually think about how we are doing it.  This is a good thing! Because children are still developing their facial features, chronic mouth breathing in…

As an Ear, Nose and Throat physician, I am kinda obsessed with the nose! But what I have learned over the years is that many people an unaware of the…

Nasty nosebleeds can be alarming, especially when they occur in young children. The blood vessels in the nose are close to the surface; therefore, blood easily flows and collects in…

Viruses and allergies can cause damage to the lining of the nose.  When these tissues become irritated, they may swell and cause a host of medical problems and possibly some…

Nasal salt water washes stand as an extremely useful method to improve symptoms caused by a runny, congested nose. My previous post detailed how the nasal saline water washes are beneficial. Regardless…

Saline nose spray is a fancy word for a salt water spray! Years ago,  many physicians (myself included!) used to provide a “recipe” for parents to make their own salt water…

Nasal mucus. There, I said it! These represent two words that no one likes to talk about.  Sadly, mucus has a bad reputation for being a gross substance, but it…