Rhinology

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis and commonly known as a sinus infection, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include production of thick nasal mucus, nasal congestion, facial congestion, facial pain, facial pressure, loss of smell, or fever.''''''

large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face

air filled spaces in nasal cavity

human habit

largest of the four paranasal sinuses, and drains into the middle meatus of the nose

feature of the face

personal hygiene practice for rinsing out nasal passages.

one of the four pairs of paranasal sinuses that are situated behind the brow ridges

A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (the latter of which has disputed effectiveness). Intranasal corticosteroids can also be used as decongestants and antihistamines can be used to alleviate runny nose, nasal itch, and sneezing.

physical disorder of the nose, involving a displacement of the nasal septum

one of the four paired paranasal sinuses

Septoplasty (, "septum" + , "to shape"), or alternatively submucous septal resection and septal reconstruction, is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated nasal septum – the nasal septum being the partition between the two sides of the nasal cavity. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. Deviated nasal septum or "crooked" internal nose can occur at childbirth or as the result of an injury or other trauma. If the wall that functions as a separator of both sides of th

one of the four paired paranasal sinuses

alt=|thumb|A woman blowing her nose (expelling mucus) into a [[handkerchief]] Nose-blowing is the act of expelling nasal mucus by exhaling forcefully through the nose. This is usually done into a facial tissue or handkerchief, facial tissues being more hygienic as they are disposed of after each use while handkerchiefs are softer and more environmentally-friendly.

A rhinoscope (or nasoscope) is a thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the nose. A rhinoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue. thumb|Endoscopic rhinoscope |alt=Photo of rhinoscope used to visualise the nasopharynx and oropharynx through the nose

Rhinomanometry is a form of manometry used in evaluation of the nasal cavity. Rhinomanometry is a standard diagnostic tool aiming to objectively evaluate the respiratory function of the nose. It measures pressure and flow during normal inspiration and expiration through the nose. Increased pressure during respiration is a result of increased resistance to airflow through nasal passages (nasal blockage), while increased flow, which means the speed of airstream, is related to better patency. Nasal obstruction leads to increased values of nasal resistance. Rhinomanometry may be used to measure on

upward rubbing of the nose to relieve itching

Cartilaginous plate in the nose

supportive structure in the nose