There are 4 sets of sinuses ordinarily present in humans, but congenital absence or hypoplasia of one or more sinus cavities is not uncommon. The maxillary and ethmoidal sinuses form during the third ...

Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2007;2(04):557-570. Anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina transmit the ethmoidal branches of the ophthalmic artery. The anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramina are located ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Epistaxis, or acute ...

Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of structures in the nose, which can make breathing difficult. They often occur due to allergies or infections. Treatment may involve medications and ...

Most people experience issues with their turbinates from time to time. These problems, and the breathing difficulties that accompany them, usually go away on their own or with medical treatment. Did ...

The conchae are structures made of bone helping control the airflow into your nose, as well as clean and warm inhaled air. Concha bullosa happens when one of the conchae, or turbinates, inside your ...