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• Nasal septum perforation
  == Nasal Septum Perforation == ...fəˈreɪʃən/) is a medical condition characterized by a hole or gap in the [[nasal septum]], the thin wall between the nostrils.
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• Saddle nose
  ...le nose" is derived from the resemblance of the affected nose to a saddle, with a dip in the middle where the bridge of the nose should be. ...of the nose, which resembles a saddle due to the dip or depression in the nasal bridge.
  2 KB (243 words) - 06:15, 8 February 2024
• Rhinectomy
  Rhinectomy is typically performed to treat [[nasal cancer]] or severe [[nasal trauma]]. The procedure may involve the removal of the entire nose (total rhinecto * [[Nasal cancer]]: A type of cancer that occurs in the nose.
  1 KB (176 words) - 04:40, 6 February 2024
• Nosebleeds
  ...or nasopharynx. The etymology of the term "nosebleed" is straightforward, with "nose" derived from Old English "nosu" and "bleed" from Old English "blēda ...s]], and certain [[medical conditions]]. They can also occur spontaneously with no apparent cause.
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• Atrophic rhinitis
  ...trophy of the nasal mucosa, nasal conchae and glands, leading to a widened nasal cavity and impaired mucociliary clearance. ...symptoms of atrophic rhinitis include a foul smell (known as [[ozaena]]), nasal obstruction, crusting, and nosebleeds ([[epistaxis]]). In severe cases, it
  2 KB (232 words) - 21:41, 13 February 2024
• Nasal fracture
  == Nasal Fracture == ...in the [[Bone|bony]] portion of the [[Nose|nose]], usually as a result of trauma.
  2 KB (243 words) - 17:55, 7 February 2024
• Facial trauma
  == Facial Trauma == ...facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries.
  2 KB (298 words) - 17:48, 7 February 2024
• Epistaxis
  ...known as a nosebleed, is the medical term for bleeding from the nostrils, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx. The term "epistaxis" is derived from the Greek word ...also be a symptom of more serious conditions, such as [[leukemia]] or a [[nasal tumor]].
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• Craniofacial prosthesis
  ...thesis is used to replace the nose after surgical removal due to cancer or trauma. * '''[[Anaplastology]]''': The field of medicine that deals with the creation and fitting of craniofacial prostheses.
  2 KB (216 words) - 20:05, 7 February 2024
• Perforated
  ...oration of the nasal septum]]: A hole in the nasal septum, often caused by trauma, infection, or drug use.
  1 KB (156 words) - 04:46, 6 February 2024
• Nasopharyngeal airway
  ...ype of [[airway adjunct]], a tube that is designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway. ...due to various reasons such as unconsciousness, facial trauma, or severe [[nasal congestion]]. It is commonly used in the field of [[emergency medicine]] an
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• Facial artery
  * The [[lateral nasal branch]] which supplies the side of the nose. The Facial Artery is an important landmark in facial surgeries and trauma management. Its pulsation can be felt on the lower margin of the mandible,
  2 KB (218 words) - 00:43, 9 February 2024
• Rhinotillexomania
  ...ctions]]. In severe cases, it can cause social embarrassment and interfere with daily activities. ...a hole forms in the nasal septum, often caused by excessive nose picking, trauma, or surgery.
  2 KB (268 words) - 01:49, 8 February 2024
• Anosmia
  ...ng [[infection]], [[nasal obstruction]], [[neurological disorder]]s, and [[trauma]]. It can also be a symptom of certain conditions such as [[Parkinson's dis ...for anosmia depends on the underlying cause. If the anosmia is caused by a nasal obstruction, for example, surgery may be recommended. If it's due to a neur
  2 KB (240 words) - 20:41, 4 February 2024
• Hemianopia
  ...the visual field. It is often caused by [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], or [[trauma]] to the brain. ...Binasal hemianopia]]''': This type involves loss of vision in the inner or nasal half of the visual field in both eyes. It is often caused by compression of
  2 KB (279 words) - 02:08, 6 February 2024
• Nosebleed
  * [[Trauma]] to the nose * [[Nasal infection]]
  1 KB (172 words) - 20:05, 5 February 2024
• Hemianopsia
  ...the visual field. It is often caused by [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], or [[trauma]] to the brain. ...inasal hemianopsia]]''': This type involves loss of vision in the inner or nasal half of the visual field in both eyes.
  1 KB (222 words) - 17:43, 6 February 2024
• Facial prosthetic
  * '''[[Nasal Prosthetics]]''': These are used to replace a missing or disfigured nose. ...patients with defects in the head and neck region due to cancer, surgery, trauma, and birth defects.
  2 KB (223 words) - 11:43, 10 February 2024
• Maxillary
  ...ranial nerve. It carries sensory information from the upper jaw and teeth, nasal cavity, and parts of the face. ...is a type of facial fracture that involves the maxilla. It can result from trauma to the face.
  2 KB (263 words) - 20:03, 5 February 2024
• Dacryocystocele
  ...ases, it may also cause respiratory distress if the swelling obstructs the nasal passage. ...n can be due to several factors, including congenital blockage, infection, trauma, or rarely, a tumor.
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