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How do they give you the nasal shot for the flu?
The nasal forms of the flu vaccines are used as an aerosol mist that you sniff, there is no shot or needle involved. They squirt it up your nose, and then the stuff goes down your throat. It's great if you hate shots, but you taste it all day down the back of your throat.
Do you have tonsils by your nose cavity?
No they are at the back of your throat, your adenoids are at the back of your nasal cavity.
What can you do to get taste back when sick?
To help regain your sense of taste when sick, try drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, avoid strong flavors or spices, and let your nose clear to enhance taste perception. Additionally, consider using a saline nasal spray to open up your nasal passages and improve overall taste sensation.
What direction does cilia in the nasal cavity beat?
Back towards the throat.
What could be the cause of a horrible taste at the back of the throat?
A horrible taste at the back of the throat can be caused by several factors, including acid reflux, where stomach acid irritates the throat and alters taste perception. Infections, such as tonsillitis or sinusitis, can also lead to a bad taste due to post-nasal drip. Additionally, poor oral hygiene, certain medications, or dental issues like gum disease may contribute to this unpleasant sensation. If the taste persists, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation.
What is the medical term meaning back of the throat?
The pharynx is the area at the back of the throat where the mouth (nasal cavity) and nasal cavity meet. The portion behind the nose is the nasopharynx, and the portion behind the mouth is the oropharynx.
What does it mean when you have fluid building up in the back of your throat but you cant cough it up?
The liquid that is building up at the back of the throat is actually mucus (sometime referred to as phlegm). This symptom is known as post nasal drip. Post Nasal Drip results due to your body being unable to get rid of mucus regularly, usually due to nasal or sinus congestion. Thus the mucus is forced down the back of the throat. When the mucus become trapped in the sinuses/nose it gets thicker, and it is this thicker tenacious mucus that is getting stuck on the back of your throat. You can try mucinex or sinuswars2 to treat this problem. Post Nasal Drip foten also causes throat irritation, throat infection and chronic coughs.
Is the nasal cavity continuous?
Yes, the nasal cavity is continuous and extends from the nostrils to the back of the throat, where it connects to the throat and the rest of the respiratory system. The nasal cavity is lined with mucous membranes that help to warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe.
Is the pharynx located at the back of the throat?
Yes, the pharynx is located at the back of the throat. It serves as a passageway for both air and food, connecting the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus and larynx.
Can a sinus infection make food taste bad?
Yes, it can. there is drainage in the back of your throat, and the taste of food can be effected by it.
Eustachian tube drain tears into the nasal cavities?
The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and upper throat. When tears drain from the eyes into the nasal cavities, they may flow down the nasolacrimal duct and into the nasal passages where they can reach the back of the throat and potentially enter the Eustachian tube.
What The role of saliva in tasting?
The saliva mixes with the food or drinking and the odor travels up the nasal passage in the back of the throat.
