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In vertebrates, mucus is a slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme) and immunoglobulins that serves to...
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Nasal polyps are tumor-like, hyperplastic swellings of the nasal mucous membranes. ... Nasal polyps are tumor-like, hyperplastic swellings of the nasal mucous membranes. The histology may vary. The clinical picture shows a great heterogeneity, ranging from single polyps (so-called choanal polyps) to almost complete...
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These drugs, available over the counter, cause the blood vessels of the nasal mucous membrane to narrow (constrict). ... The disorder can develop in someone who had sinus surgery in which a significant amount of intranasal structures and mucous membranes were removed. A prolonged bacterial infection of the lining of the nose...
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Lining the nasal cavity is a mucous membrane rich with blood vessels. ... Because these openings are so small, the drainage can easily be blocked by conditions such as colds or allergies, which produce swelling of the mucous membranes. Blockage of normal sinus drainage leads to sinus inflammation and infection (sinusitis).
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Glossary: Mucous Membranes ... "Chronic inflammation of the stomach that causes the breakdown of the mucous membranes and a reduction in the number of functioning stomach cells..."; Relationship to Megaloblastic ... ; Related Topic; "Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes that is caused by specific allergen(s)..."
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Epistaxis (nosebleed): With age, the nasal mucous membrane atrophies and blood vessel walls in the nose thin. As a result, epistaxis is relatively common ...
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Nasal Passages-Respiratory System-The frontal sinus is located in the frontal bone above each eye. They are air spaces that are lined with mucous membrane above each orbit. ... Nasal Passage (Cut View)
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Although numerous references describe carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase system in mitochondria, the instant use of acylcarnitines to promote drug absorption through the mucous membranes of the nasal, buccal, sublingual and vaginal compartments constitutes a novel and unobvious use of said acylcarnitine compounds.
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Did you know that the nasal mucous membrane performs one of the most relevant functions in keeping your respiratory system healthy? ... Rinosan contains calcium ions that are necessary for maintaining a normal porosity of nasal mucosa cellular membranes. The larger the concentration of calcium ions, the lesser the...
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