Nasal carriage of S. aureus is now considered a well defined risk factor for subsequent infection in various groups of patients. Local antibiotic treatment with mupirocin ointment is often used to ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

A board-certified doctor clears the air about whether a sinus infection can spread, and healthy practices to keep you and others protected. Classic signs of a sinus infection that can differentiate ...

Dermatologist Julie Russak, MD, explains the risks involved with tweezing or plucking nose hair—and how you can safely remove ...

A pimple-like bump or sore inside the nose can sometimes be due to nasal vestibulitis or nasal folliculitis. It is a bacterial infection that can develop when hair follicles become infected, for ...

There are several common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) problems. They range from ear infections and allergies to various cancers. A primary care provider can diagnose many common ENT conditions, such as ...

Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs ...

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Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

We call them URIs or upper respiratory infections. While the common cold is typically not a big deal to humans, for very ...