When the tissue lining the inside of your nose loses blood, it’s called a nosebleed or epistaxis. The majority of people will experience a nosebleed at some point in their lives; in fact, 60% of the population will do so. An anterior nosebleed starts in the front of the nose on the lower part of the wall that separates the two sides of the nose, called septum. The majority of children can manage an anterior nosebleed at home without visiting a doctor. Contrarily, a posterior nosebleed happens within the nose itself. It is caused by a bleed in the larger blood vessels in the back part of the nose. This condition can be serious as it can result in heavy bleeding, which may flow down the back of the throat.
Nasal bleeding is more common in children ages 2 to 10, as well as in adults aged 45 to 65, particularly those using blood-thinning drugs like warfarin or aspirin. Nosebleeds are particularly common in pregnant women because their expanding bellies put extra strain on their already vulnerable blood vessels. Nasal bleeding is also a symptom for those who have problems clotting their blood, such as hemophilia or Willebrand disease.
Treatment for sinus
The most common diseases of the nose include sinusitis or sinus, allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, and nasal polyps. Sinus is an ongoing disease that includes breathing difficulty, nasal drainage, decreased sense of smell, and frequent sinus infections. Sinus can also accompany the associated symptoms, such as allergies and asthma. Nasal sprays with anti-inflammatory agents, oral inflammatory inhibitors, decongestants, and systemic steroids are all part of the pharmacological arsenal for sinusitis treatment. Sinusitis surgery involves inserting a tiny tube called an endoscope—equipped with a camera—through the nostrils in order to diagnose and treat the condition. The minimally invasive surgery is known as endoscopic sinus surgery that does not require any external incisions.
Deviated nasal septum
Your nasal cavity is divided in half by the nasal septum, a vertical wall. When the nasal septum is significantly angled or displaced from its normal position, it is called a deviated septum. One or both nostrils may become blocked due to the deviated septum, which in turn causes breathing difficulties, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and recurrent sinus infections.
Other diseases of nose
Polyps in the sinuses and the nasal passages develop when the sinus lining swells. Polyps may block the nasal airway, resulting in difficulty problem. You can also experience smell and taste disorders due to problems with your nose. The problem with your smell and taste can occur due to many reasons, such as allergic rhinitis, trauma, upper respiratory infection, polyps, and other neurological disorders.
Diagnosing nasal diseases
Your ENT or eye, nose and throat specialist will be able to diagnose your nasal diseases using some tests, such as:
- Clinical endoscopic examination
- Nasal flow rhinomanometry
- Nasal respiration
- Smell test
- X-ray
- CT NNH
- Computer tomography (CT), and
- Sleep study with polygraphy
Treatment of sinus and nasal diseases
The treatment of sinus may include treatment of the below diseases:
- Inflammation of the membranes lining the nose
- Difficult infections
- Deviated septums
- Fungal sinus
- Nasal fractures
- Nosebleeds
- Tumors inside the nose
Multi-disciplinary approach to nasal diseases
In case of malignant or cancerous nose disease, the ENT specialist will work closely with the oncologist, radiologist, and radiation therapists to develop the ideal treatment for the patient. The multi-disciplinary team at the hospital will work closely to care for patients who have aspirin-sensitive asthma and nasal polyps. The specialist will provide advanced treatment for triad asthma that includes postoperative aspirin desensitization. The procedure provides substantial relief and much better outcomes to the patients with triad asthma.