Chronic sinusitis
The issue of chronic sinusitis is an extremely important topic from a population perspective, as it is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions associated with upper airway obstruction....
Consequences of abusing nasal drops
Over-the-counter nasal drops therefore appear to be safe medicines. Yes, their use should not lead to any risks, but on one condition - nasal drops cannot be used for too long. The consequences of...
Ketotifen withdrawn from sale
The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate has issued a decision to stop marketing the popular antihistamine.
For what reasons can scabs appear in the nose?
Scabs in the nose - many people have experienced this problem. Most of the reasons for the appearance of these lesions are rather harmless, but serious diseases - even tumours - can lead to the...
Nasal fracture - key information
A nasal fracture can happen in many everyday situations. It is an injury that often accompanies athletes, but can also be the result of a road traffic accident. It is characterised by a fracture in...
It is not just genes that influence how we experience fragrances
Just as one person may find a particular perfume to smell simply insane, another may find its scent repellent. The reason for these differences is that different people may simply experience the same...
Empty nose syndrome: causes, symptoms and treatment
Empty nose syndrome is a rather controversial entity - according to some otolaryngologists, the problem does not really exist at all. However, some patients who have undergone surgical treatment for...
Rhinitis of allergic and non-allergic origin
Rhinitis is inflammation and swelling of the nasal mucosa, characterised by a runny nose and swelling, usually caused by cold or seasonal allergies.
New drug discovered for patients with loss of smell
Losing the sense of smell may seem like a trivial problem - after all, the other senses theoretically seem far more important for function. In reality, however, the loss of the sense of smell can...
Biology of inverted papilloma
Inverted papilloma is a benign neoplasm that originates in the epithelial tissues of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses. Medical practice shows that it represents a significant clinical problem,...
Nasal septal curvature
Curvature of the nasalseptum is a common condition that patients present to their ENT doctor with. There are many causes as well as symptoms of this condition, very often when the symptoms are more...
Olfactory disorders can have a negative impact on social life
A loss of smell can be imperceptible to the patient, but it can also lead to a significant deterioration in the perception of food tastes. Disorders of the sense of smell can also result in quite...
Nose bleeding - first aid
Nose bleeding can occur in any person, regardless of age. What can cause nosebleeds and how to respond to them?
Sleep-disordered breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing is a dangerous condition that can lead to chronic hypoxia. The main symptoms include snoring and the presence of sleep apnoea. An in-depth diagnosis and interview with the...
Image-navigated surgery (ChNO) in ENT procedures
Image-navigated surgery is one of the most advanced surgical methods in medicine. It has found application in ENT procedures, which are characterised by a small surgical field. Especially in sinus...
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery - one day procedure
Chronic sinusitis (CPP) is one of the most common ENT conditions. The increasing detection rate of this entity is due to the continuous improvement and dissemination of diagnostic methods, especially...
Sinus ballooning - a modern treatment for sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis (CPP) is one of the most common ENT conditions. Typical symptoms include headache, restricted nasal passage and nasal discharge commonly referred to as a runny nose. Sinus...
All about nose bleeds
In most cases it lasts for a while and goes away on its own. If it occurs more frequently and is accompanied by additional symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, nausea or headache, you should visit...
Sinus diseases - how to treat, how to prevent?
Rain and snow are not good for our sinuses - especially if we don't like wearing hats. How do we take care of our sinuses so that we don't suffer from sinusitis?
Viral and bacterial sinusitis
Many patients are unaware that they have sinus problems. Inflammatory changes make it very difficult to function efficiently during the day, but also to sleep soundly. Very often, sinus problems...
