Nose Disorders
Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause.
Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery.
Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it’s important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.
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- Q Is nose bleeding serious?
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Dr. Brian Broker, Allergy & ImmunologyIts unusual for nose bleeding to cause a serious problem, unless it goes on unchecked long enough to cause significant blood loss. Even though it may look like a lot of blood loss over a short time, it usually takes more than an hour to lose a... Full Answer
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- Q What is allergic rhinitis?
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Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called hay fever, is an irritation of the nasal passages. It can be caused by a number of allergens, such as animal dander, dust, or pollen. People who suffer from allergic rhinitis may sneeze or have a stuffy and runny nose. Full Answer
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- Q What causes nosebleeds in children?
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In children, nosebleeds are usually caused by bleeding close to the tip of the nose. They can be frightening; but it is a common condition in children. Nosebleeds can also be caused by: Nose picking or blowing Colds Allergies Sinus infections Injury to... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent nosebleeds in my child?
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Teach your child not to pick his nose. Keep your child’s fingernails closely and smoothly trimmed Do not use cotton swabs, such as Q-tips® in the nose Ask your child’s doctor about cold and allergy medicine. Use a cool mist humidifier... Full Answer
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- Q When should I call the doctor about my child's nosebleed?
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Call your child’s doctor if your child has: Bleeding that will not stop Lost a large amount of blood Frequent nosebleeds Bruises not caused by injury Bleeding from the gums or rectum Full Answer
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- Q When are nosebleeds in children most likely to occur?
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Many children suffer nosebleeds during dry and hot weather. “Almost all children at some point get a nosebleed,” says ShahramYazdani, MD, pediatrician at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. Full Answer
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- Q How are nosebleeds treated?
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In treating a nosebleed, you can expect the doctor to compress the nostrils even if you did this at home. This usually takes care of the problem. If not, the doctor will do a thorough nasal exam to locate and identify the source of the bleeding.... Full Answer
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- Q How are nosebleeds stopped?
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A nosebleed can generally be stopped with home treatment. Sit up straight and tip your head forward slightly. Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch the bridge of your nose shut for a full 10 to 15 minutes. After 10 to 15 minutes, check if your... Full Answer
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- Q How is epistaxis treated?
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Treatment for epistaxis may include the use of humidifiers, saline nasal spray and nasal ointments. Your doctor may also recommend cautery, which burns some of the blood vessels in the nose to stop the cause of the bleeds. If nasal masses (benign... Full Answer
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- Q What can cause a smell disorder?
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Dr. Clifford Bassett, Allergy & ImmunologyIt is estimated that at least one of every 100 people in the US may not have an adequate “sense of smell." Some of the most common causes of "smell dysfunction" in around 2 million individuals include allergies (naturally), sinus problems,... Full Answer
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