rhinology
Nasal cavity medicine
Rhinology is the branch of medicine concerned with the nose and nasal passages.
It deals with conditions like sinusitis, nasal polyps, and structural abnormalities.
A rhinologist is typically an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) with additional training focused specifically on nasal and sinus disorders.
Internal anatomical partition
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- nasal cavityAir channel in nose
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- meatusBody's tubular opening
ethmoid · sphenoid · vomer · palatine · frontal sinus · cribriform plate · inferior turbinate · nasal bones
Inflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- nasal polypsBenign sinus tissue masses
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
allergic rhinitis · anosmia · nasal obstruction · postnasal drip
Nasal wall realignment
- nasal irrigationFlushing sinuses with saline
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
adenoidectomy · cauterization · saline spray · corticosteroids
Head orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- laryngologyBranch treating throat disorders
- otologyScience of the ear
- sleep medicinePharmaceutical inducing slumber
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- smell testInformal authenticity gauge
- allergy testingDiagnosing immune hypersensitivities
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
septum
Internal anatomical partition
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- nasal cavityAir channel in nose
- mucosaMoist organ lining
meatus · ethmoid · sphenoid · vomer · palatine · frontal sinus · cribriform plate · inferior turbinate · nasal bones · cartilage
rhinitis
Inflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- nasal polypsBenign sinus tissue masses
congestion · allergic rhinitis · anosmia · nasal obstruction · postnasal drip
septoplasty
Nasal wall realignment
- nasal irrigationFlushing sinuses with saline
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
immunotherapy · adenoidectomy · cauterization · saline spray · corticosteroids
ENT
Head orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- laryngologyBranch treating throat disorders
- otologyScience of the ear
CT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- smell testInformal authenticity gauge
- allergy testingDiagnosing immune hypersensitivities
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
rhinologyotology
Science of the ear
laryngology · audiology · podiatry · proctology · sleep medicine
rhinologypulmonology
Respiratory medicine specialty
podiatry · proctology · cardiology · urology · nephrology
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