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Nasal discharge is any mucus-like material that comes out of the nose.
Review Date:
1/30/2008
Nasal flaring refers to enlargement of the opening of the nostrils during breathing.
Review Date:
5/10/2006
A nasal mucosal biopsy is surgery in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the lining of the nose and checked for disease.
Review Date:
7/25/2007
Nasal polyps are small, sac-like growths made up of inflamed tissue lining the nose (nasal mucosa).
Review Date:
1/30/2008
Nasopharyngeal culture is a sample of secretions from the uppermost part of the throat, behind the nose, to detect organisms that can cause disease.
Review Date:
11/12/2007
Natal teeth are teeth that are already present at the time of birth. They are different than neonatal teeth, which grow in during the first 30 days after birth.
Review Date:
8/8/2007
A natural short sleeper is someone who sleeps a lot less in a 24-hour period than is expected for other people the same age. The person is not excessively sleepy.
Review Date:
5/19/2006
Review Date:
12/14/2007
Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth.
Review Date:
7/25/2007
Near-drowning means a person almost died from not being able to breathe (suffocating) under water.If a person has been rescued from a near drowning situation, quick first aid and medical attention are very important.
Review Date:
7/17/2006