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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.
Do scorpions sneeze?
No, as they have no lungs or nasal passages.
What is Another name for nasal passages?
nostrils
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
Do clams sneeze?
No, clams don't have nasal passages or lungs.
Blockes off nasal passages during swallowing?
the uvula
Where is the respirtory system located?
between the nasal passages and the diaphragm
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.
What does the term rhinitis mean?
Rhinitis is inflammation in the nasal passages.
