The nose is a major gateway to our bodies—for the air we breathe, the aromas we smell and the microbes that make us sick. On its way in, the air passes through nasal conchae, or turbinates—the ...

The nasal conchae that the ethmoid forms allow air to circulate and become humidified as it travels from your nose on the way into your lungs. The mucus that is produced in the sinus cavities ...

Ever wondered why nasal vaccinations might be more effective? Antibody-producing cells migrate directly to the nasal passages, offering targeted protection.

A systematic approach to nasal endoscopic examination permits visualization of the anatomic and pathologic detail of the anterior ethmoid, middle meatus, and middle turbinate region (osteomeatal ...

What is nasal and paranasal sinus cancer? Nasal and paranasal sinus cancer is when abnormal cells start to grow and divide uncontrollably. These cells are in the lining of the space behind the nose ...

The ethmoid sinus (one of six sets of sinuses) is part of the paranasal sinus system and is located between the nose and eyes. It is very small at birth and becomes walnut-sized during puberty.

So the maxillary approach does not have to be through the nose. Also notice that there are dilation codes for the maxillary, frontal and sphenoid sinuses – there isn’t a code for dilation of the ...

All ethmoidal air cells between the lacrimal sac and the nasal mucosa were carefully removed. The vertical size of osteotomy was measured intraoperatively.