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Yes, chlorine can affect your nasal passages, particularly when inhaled in high concentrations, such as in poorly ventilated indoor pools or during certain industrial processes. It can cause irritation, leading to symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and even coughing. Prolonged exposure may result in more serious respiratory issues. If you experience persistent discomfort, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional.
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What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passages possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
Why is anosmia fairly common after such injuries and in cases of severe nasal cavity inflammation?
Anosmia can occur after injuries or severe nasal inflammation because they can damage the olfactory nerve or block the nasal passages, interrupting the ability to smell. These conditions can affect the transmission of odor signals from the nasal cavity to the brain, resulting in a loss of sense of smell.
What does the term 'nasal' stand for?
Nasal refers to different things relating to the nose. One uses the term mostly for saying that they have nasal congestion (stuffy nose) or in dealing with a persons nasal passages.
What is a nasal curette?
A nasal curette is a medical instrument used to scrape or remove tissue or debris from the nasal passages. It is commonly used in procedures such as nasal polyp removal or to collect samples for diagnostic testing.
Where is the olfaction located?
Olfaction, or the sense of smell, is located in the nasal cavity. It is primarily detected by the olfactory receptors in the upper part of the nasal passages.
What does sneezing do?
Clears the nasal passages, because a sneeze is caused by irritation or itchiness in your nose or nasal passages.
How does alcohol consumption affect nasal congestion?
Alcohol consumption can worsen nasal congestion by causing blood vessels in the nasal passages to swell, leading to increased congestion and difficulty breathing through the nose.
How does alcohol consumption affect post nasal drip symptoms?
Alcohol consumption can worsen post nasal drip symptoms by irritating the nasal passages and increasing mucus production, leading to congestion and a runny nose.
How does consuming beer affect nasal congestion?
Consuming beer can worsen nasal congestion because alcohol can cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to increased blood flow to the nasal passages and potentially worsening congestion.
What is Another name for nasal passages?
nostrils
Do scorpions sneeze?
No, as they have no lungs or nasal passages.
What is the structure that separates the left and right nasal passages called?
nasal septum
What is your nostril also known as?
Nostrils are also known as nasal passages or nasal cavities.
What is a deflection of the nasal septum that may obstruct the nasal passages possibly resulting in infection?
deviated septum
What is hypertrophied nasal turbinates?
Hypertrophy is overgrowth, and nasal turbinates are the passages within the nose defined by bony ridges. Hypertrophied nasal turbinates are passages that are partially blocked by overgrowth of tissue. Chronic untreated allergic rhinitis is a common cause.
What is the nasal passages job?
Lets you smell and filters out germs
Is there asymptomatic sinusitis?
No, if there were it would be called clear nasal passages.
