On its way in, the air passes through nasal conchae, or turbinates – the long, narrow, curled shelves of bone that look like a shell and protrude into the breathing passage. The conchae are ...

says Shulman. “We were surprised to discover the B cells in the nasal conchae, bone tissue that was not known to support an antibody-mediated immune response. This relocation to bone tissue is ...

Below the bulla ethmoidalis and hidden by the uncinate process of the ethmoid is the opening of the maxillary sinus (ostium maxillare); an accessory opening is frequently present above the posterior ...

The nasal cavity contains a midline nasal septum and 3–4 bilateral bony conchae with underlying meatuses to drain the paranasal sinuses. The paranasal sinuses extending from the nasal cavity are lined ...

Nasal septal deviation is a common finding and can affect the ... 2 2 Hatipoğlu HG, Cetin MA, Yüksel E. Concha bullosa types: their relationship with sinusitis, ostiomeatal and frontal recess disease.

By Christina Jewett The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of FluMist, opening the door for needle-shy people to have easy access to a nasal spray vaccine that is ...

Parents of children aged two and three are being urged to book them in for a nasal flu vaccine. NHS England will contact more than a million parents and carers from Tuesday to tell them the nasal ...

It also acts as a gatekeeper for the respiratory tract, capable of preventing bacteria and other pathogens from leaving the nasal passage and taking up residence in the lungs. Elise Hickman ...

"The vaccine induces strong memory responses in the nasal mucosa, offering long-term protection for up to a year or more. "It's been designed to be administered as a single dose, ideally as a ...

A burning sensation in your nostrils often results from irritation of your nasal passages. Treatment can depend on the specific cause. It may include avoiding triggers and adding moisture to the air.

Nasal polyps are growths that result from inflamed mucous membranes in the sinuses and nasal passages. They can extend to the opening of the nostrils or even down to the throat area and can block the ...