"This study suggests that the bacteria in our nose -- and how they interact with the cells and immune system in our nasal cavity -- could play an important role in determining our risk for ...

The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) have pioneered an influenza virus ...

“Nasal hair acts as a filter and blocks dust and allergens from passing through the nasal cavity,” says Dr Kamalani. Nose hair is the first line of defence against foreign particles ...

Nasal sprays are often the go-to remedy for relief from a blocked nose or persistent allergies. Their quick, targeted action makes them a convenient option for many. But what happens if this seemingly ...

Other possible injuries that can occur along with nasal bone fractures include: Blockage of the tear duct Septal hematoma (blood collecting in the nasal cavity) Septal abscess (buildup of pus in the .

The pleura (plural: pleurae) is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce ...

From 2012, when cash became less popular, they found a 'significant decline' in foreign bodies removed from the digestive tract, respiratory tract and nasal cavity. And between 2012 to 2022 ...

Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China ...

New research uncovers how dopamine in the ventral shell of the nucleus accumbens (vsNAc) governs the sexual behavior sequence in male mice, from sniffing to ejaculation. Using fiber photometry, ...