Polyps: Prevention and Treatment

Small polyps often do not cause discomfort and therefore usually remain undetected and thus untreated. Larger polyps cause discomfort and therefore need to be treated. Therapy may involve medication or surgery. Drug treatment Cortisone is often administered in the form of nasal sprays or systemically, i.e. internally. This can lead to a decrease in the … Polyps: Prevention and Treatment

Foreign body in the nose

Introduction A foreign body in the nose is an object that is located in the nasal passages or the paranasal sinuses, but does not actually belong there. Foreign objects in the nose are often found in small children who put coins or beads up their nose while playing. They can also occur in adults. If … Foreign body in the nose

Nasal bone

Anatomy The nasal bone (Latin translation: Os nasale) is double in humans; both parts ossify in the course of life. Together the two nasal bones form the nasal cavity. The front part, however, consists of cartilage, which is connected to the respective nasal bone at the front. This reduces the risk of the nose breaking. … Nasal bone

Diagnosis | Superinfection

Diagnosis A superinfection can cause quite different symptoms depending on both the type of infection and its location. A bacterial superinfection of the lungs, which can develop after a viral infection, often manifests itself by a renewed rise in fever and a deterioration in general condition. In addition, purulent or greenish sputum can occur when … Diagnosis | Superinfection

Superinfection

What is a superinfection? The term “superinfection” is not clearly defined medically. Usually, when doctors speak of a superinfection, they mean a bacterial infection based on a previous viral infection. However, a superinfection is also often spoken of when a chronic disease favors an infection. A common example of this is an infection of the … Superinfection

Superinfections with previous illnesses | Superinfection

Superinfections with previous illnesses A superinfection is also possible with a herpes infection. It is particularly feared in the maximum expression of the so-called eczema herpeticatum. This extensive infection of the skin is very rare and usually occurs as a complication of the previously damaged skin in neurodermatitis. A complication of this serious disease can … Superinfections with previous illnesses | Superinfection