According to Merck, the mucous membranes that line the nasal cavity are full of blood vessels and hairline projections called cilia. The blood vessels in the mucous membranes warm the air, while the cilia filter out dirt and other particles coming...
While breathing is something that comes naturally, proper breathing requires attention and practice. It is easy to develop bad breathing patterns that result in shallow, ineffective breathing. Shallow breathing fills only the top portion of the...
The nose contains cartilage and bone, with the sinus cavities lined with specialized cells that form a mucous membrane. Nose cancer, a form of head and neck cancer, arises from cells within the sinus cavity that begin to proliferate uncontrollably...
The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library says that the nasal and sinus passages produce mucus in order to trap incoming particles of dirt and germs. When an illness, such as a cold or allergies, causes the membranes to produce excessive mucus, it...
Atrophic rhinitis is a disease of the nose in which there is atrophy or thinning of the mucosa of the nose. This results in wide nasal passages and results in nose block, crusting in the nose and loss of smell. This disease is commonly seen in...
There are many reasons your child may have a dry nose. Although having a dry nose is not life-threatening, it can be very uncomfortable for your child. You may not even know your child has a dry nose until you see a nosebleed, which is a common...
Zinc carnosine is classified as a dietary supplement as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, metabolites, herbs and other botanicals. Zinc carnosine combines the...
Pepper spray is a chemical that can be sprayed or used against an attacker. It is a self-defense tool, and it is also used by law enforcement officials to help get an individual under control. It is not a substitute for a legal weapon such as a...
Chamomile is an herbal remedy for a wide range of health conditions. It is commonly used in Europe, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, while in the United States, chamomile is best known as an herbal tea with calming effects. Two...
Lactose is a common sugar that occurs naturally in milk, including human breast milk. Humans produce an enzyme called lactase that helps us to digest lactose and absorb it from the intestines for metabolic use. Infants produce a large amount of...
Gastrointestinal problems occur when the mucous membrane of the digestive tract is inflamed, irritated and infected. Vomiting, diarrhea, aches and fever may accompany gastrointestinal problems. Common causes of gastrointestinal problems are...
By virtue of its exposure to the outside world, the eye is potentially at risk for many bacterial infections. The eye does have built in protection from bacteria, from eye lashes to the ocular immune system. Eyelashes can help stop bacterial cells...
Approximately 3 million to 6 million children throughout the world die every year from gastroenteritis, according to Dr. Thomas Boyce, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, in "The Merck Manual for Healthcare...
Your nose and nasal passages are lined with a mucous membrane that traps dirt, mold, bacteria, fungi and pollen and prevents them from getting into your lungs. The mucous membrane also warms and moistens the air when you inhale. When bacteria or...
Aside from being a general nuisance, a runny nose can diminish or hinder your ability to breathe while exercising. This affects your immediate exercise experience due to its impact on oxygen intake and stamina, with these immediate effects...
When battling an illness, pressure or pain in the ears or difficulty hearing often occurs as a result of congestion or inflammation. Sinus pressure constricts the Eustachian tubes that connect your middle ear to your nose and throat and creates a...
Ulcers are a common digestive problem. A peptic ulcer erodes the mucous membrane of the stomach and a duodenal ulcer erodes the mucous membrane of the duodenum, the top portion of the small intestine, leaving underlying tissues unprotected against...
Botanically known as Hydrastis canadensis, goldenseal is used as a tonic and easily combines with Echinacea to help restore the body's immune system, says the book "Family Herbal--A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health and Vitality," by...
A major concern for women, bacterial vaginosis is the most common reoccurring vaginal infection, affecting 10 to 64 percent during their reproductive years, according to "Bacterial-Vaginosis." E. coli infections, multiple sexual partners, and even...
According to George Brooks, M.D., Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of California, Streptococcus pneumoniae is normally found in 5 to 40 percent of the population. It has mechanisms ready and...
Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as black mold, is a fungus that thrives in damp, humid buildings. Black mold moves quickly into duct work, wood and wallpaper. It is easy to identify once it surfaces on the walls. Greenish-black in color, black...
You may think that certain foods, stress or spices can cause stomach ulcers, but ulcers are not the result of your diet. Most ulcers are caused by an infection in the lining of your digestive system that erodes the protective lining. Vitamins do...
Anosmia is the loss of the sense of smell. Some people have congenital anosmia, meaning they were born without the ability to detect odors. Other times, people develop anosmia as a result of other disorders. In some diseases, such as allergies or...
Polyps are abnormal growths of the mucus membranes and can occur anywhere in the body. Colon polyps grow on the mucus membranes (lining) of the large intestine. They are caused by heredity (inherited or familiar disorder), abnormal cell growth, or...
Certain dietary supplements may be helpful in treating your acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter -- a band of circular muscle at the base of your esophagus -- opens spontaneously or does not close properly, allowing...
It has been said that some vitamins may be diminished by the digestive acids in the stomach. Therefore, an alternative route for administration is either liquid or a soft pill placed under the tongue--the sublingual route. Three vitamins that are...
There are five types of membranes found within the body. Membranes are flat sheets of tissue that cover or line parts of the body and are typically composed of epithelial cells and connective tissue. Epithelial cells cover the inner and outer...
If you're looking for a natural approach to treating sinus infection symptoms that packs a punch, consider products from Sinus Buster. Based on natural capsicum, essential oils and salts, these nasal sprays and infusions get to the heart of sinus...
Your small intestine is where you absorb all your vitamins. A blockage or obstruction between your organs and your small intestine will prevent vitamins from being absorbed. If your small intestine is not producing digestive enzymes to break down...
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