A nasal rinse is a common practice to clear nasal passages, especially during cold, flu, and allergy seasons. It helps remove mucus, debris, and allergens that build in the nose. “A saltwater rinse is ...

Vaccines delivered through the nose or mouth should help stop infection where it begins. But researchers are still working to collect the data they need to prove it. This article first appeared in The ...

Respiratory illness season is here, and with it typically comes snotty, stuffy noses. In the fall of 2023 a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel concluded that oral phenylephrine—a common active ...

What do you know about your nose? The hidden inner structures of our nose filter and warm the air we breathe, allow us to smell and help us fight off infections. When it comes to staying informed in ...

A whiff of coffee, smoke, rain, or spoiled milk feels instant and effortless. But inside the nose, that simple act depends on one of biology’s most complicated sensory systems. Scientists know that ...

For most of us, the sense of smell is an integral part of everyday life; it plays a critical role in providing information about our surroundings, alerting us to potential dangers, enhancing our sense ...