Getting the best treatment and health insurance for sinus, nosebleed and other diseases Nosebleed or epistaxis occurs when there is loss of blood from the tissue that lines the inside of your nose. Nosebleed is very common, as 60% of the people will have nosebleed at some point of time in their life. An anterior nosebleed starts in the front of the nose on the lower part of the wall that separates the two sides of the nose, called septum. Anterior nosebleed is the most common in children, and is usually treated at home without any medical intervention. On the other hand, a posterior nosebleed occurs deep inside the nose. It is caused by a bleed in the larger blood vessels in the back part of the nose. This condition can be serious as it can result in heavy bleeding, which may flow down the back of the throat. Children in the age group of 02 to 10 years, and adults between the age of 45 to 65 are likely to get nose bleed, especially if they are on blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or warfarin. Pregnant women put more pressure on the delicate vessels of the nose, and as such can have nose bleed. People with blood clotting disorders, such as hemophilia, and Willebrand disease, can also suffer from nosebleed. Treatment for sinus The most common diseases of the nose include sinusitis or sinus, allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, and nasal polyps. Sinus is an ongoing disease that includes breathing difficulty, nasal drainage, decreased sense of smell, and frequent sinus infections. Sinus can also accompany the associated symptoms, such as allergies and asthma. The medications required to treat sinus include antiinflammatory nasal sprays, oral inflammatory inhibitors, decongestants, and systematic steroid medications. In some cases, surgery may be required to treat sinus in which a thin tube with a camera at its tip, called, endoscope, is placed through the nostril. The minimally invasive surgery is known as endoscopic sinus surgery that does not require any external incisions. Deviated nasal septum The nasal septum is the vertical wall that divides your nasal cavity in half. A deviated nasal septum is when it is severely shifted or deviated away from the midline. The deviated septum may cause blockage of one or both nostrils that cause difficulty in breathing, nasal congestion, frequent nosebleed, and repeated sinus infection. Other diseases of nose Nasal and sinus polyps associated with sinus occur when the lining of the sinuses swell. Polyps may block the nasal airway, resulting in difficulty problem. You can also experience smell and taste disorders due to problems with your nose. The problem with your smell and taste can occur due to many reasons, such as allergic rhinitis, trauma, upper respiratory infection, polyps, and other neurological disorders. Diagnosing nasal diseases Your ENT or eye, nose and throat specialist will be able to diagnose your nasal diseases using some tests, such as:
Clinical endoscopic examination Nasal flow rhinomanometry Nasal respiration