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  • Steroid nasal sprays

    Find out about steroid nasal sprays, including why they're used, how to use them and possible side effects.

  • Nosebleed

    Read about the causes of nosebleeds, how to treat them at home and when you should get medical advice.

  • Nasal polyps

    Find out about nasal polyps, including symptoms, causes, treatments and when to see a GP.

  • Nasal and sinus cancer

    Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and outlook for nasal cancer, which affects the nasal cavity and sinuses.

  • Broken nose

    Find out about the signs of a broken nose, how to look after your nose at home and when you should seek medical advice.

  • Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)

    Find out about nose reshaping (rhinoplasty or "nose job"), including NHS availability, cost, how to find a suitably qualified and experienced surgeon, what the procedure involves and what to do if things go wrong.

  • Diphtheria

    Diphtheria is a potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat, and sometimes the skin. It is very rare in England.

  • Decongestants

    Decongestants are medicines that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). Find out about the different types and who can take them.

  • Whooping cough

    Find out about whooping cough, including the symptoms, who's at risk, when to get medical advice, how it's treated and the whooping cough vaccine.

  • Non-allergic rhinitis

    Find out more about non-allergic rhinitis, including what the symptoms are, what you can do about it and when to get medical help.