Like the hairs they resemble, cilia come in all lengths, from short to long. But unlike the hair on our heads, the length of sensory cilia on nerve cells in our noses is of far more than merely ...

Olfactory dysfunction in MS may be linked to nasal microbial changes, not just central inflammation. MS patients showed lower ...

Winter often brings sniffles and coughs because cold, dry air weakens our natural defenses. Chilled nasal passages slow ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Researchers at Ohio State University have announced they are the first in the world to test new non-invasive devices aimed at improving or treating the sense of smell. The Ohio ...

Like many other cancers, sinus and nasal cavity cancer may be linked to damage in the DNA within your cells. Doctors aren’t totally sure this is the case, but they’ve found a number of factors that ...

A review of more than 200 studies reveals that olfactory receptors -- proteins that bind to odors that aid the sense of smell -- perform a wide range of mostly unknown functions outside the nose. The ...

Whether it's a cold in winter or allergies in spring and fall, nasal congestion and sinus pressure and pain are common complaints. But if you know the causes and can find the right treatments, you can ...

Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the nose. Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these signs, ...