Like a wind tunnel, the nasal passages cause turbulence in inspired air, allowing it to touch the inner walls of the nose and draw moisture and heat from our mucosa and blood vessels. The shape of the ...

Discover the unexpected connection between nasal hair and cardiovascular wellness, from filtering pollutants to regulating ...

"This leaves the nasal passages swollen and inflamed and they are more likely to get a bacterial or viral infection." Flushing the nose with salt water helps by maintaining moisture so the sinuses can ...

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, which often comes with a side of congestion, nasal discharge, sneezing, an irritated throat, cough, and fatigue. If your runny nose is due to ...

Of these, 18 are cultivated. Most common nasal bacteria are genetically tractable. Sampling human nasal passages is simple and safe. We leverage these advantages to develop in vitro assays to identify ...

In some cases they might also prescribe steroids to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages, Kim says, or a decongestant like pseudoephedrine to help manage symptoms. If you've developed a sinus ...