Tag Archives: Nose

The First Treatise On Nose Surgery

Rhinoplasty is often believed to be a modern medical development; however, various historical facts indicate that the first rhinoplasty procedures were performed thousands of years ago, in ancient India. The ‘Sushruta Samhita’ is a medical treatise written in around 600 … Continue reading

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Rhinoplasty: Women and Nose Jobs

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 220,000 women had some type of rhinoplasty in 2006. (By the way, it also states that about 85,000 men had the procedure). If this is the case, then why is … Continue reading

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How the Nose Affects Sinusitis

The olfactory nerve gives us the ability to smell. The nose is a vital part of our five major senses. Our body’s main passageway to breathe is through our nose; the nose is our air highway connecting the outside world … Continue reading

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Stuffy Nose Treatment

Stuffy nose or running nose is common problems that are experienced by everyone and usually many times a year. You might have running nose because of cold, flu or seasonal allergies. Whenever the winter starts, most of the people fall … Continue reading

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The Nose and Sinusitis

Our nose is one of the most important of our five senses; its purpose is to keep the air that we breathe fresh and clean before it hits our lungs. Through the use of our olfactory nerves in the nose, … Continue reading

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Nosebleeds and Bloody Nose – The main causes and some of the cures

You go out to dinner, and all of a sudden your nose starts running, or you think it’s running, you wipe it with your napkin, oh oh, the darn thing is bleeding. Now, everyone sitting around you is commenting about … Continue reading

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Is Your Nose a Sinusitis Nose?

Is sinusitis a daily thing for you? Do you ever think that it might be your nose? It may sound silly, but your nose may be a sinusitis nose! Some noses are just prone to the condition and can lead … Continue reading

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Why Nose Surgery May Save Your Life

Nose surgery (rhinoplasty) is a common surgical procedure in the US. Much of the rhinoplasty that is performed is for aesthetic reasons, to enhance a patient’s appearance by straightening a nose or whatever surgical alterations the doctor might advise to … Continue reading

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Suffering from a Sinusitis Nose?

What the heck is a sinusitis nose? Are you suffering from it? How do you treat it? These questions and more will be answered here. If you have any problems with sinusitis, read on. Your nose may be the prime … Continue reading

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Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Abroad

The field of Otolaryngology also referred to as ENT (ear, nose, and throat) describes a delicate medical field treating an important system in our body as well as head and neck disorders. Any ENT condition can potentially cause severe pain … Continue reading

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