The nasal mucosa is the moist lining of the nasal cavity, a specialized layer of epithelial tissue and underlying glands and blood vessels that covers the interior surfaces of the nose. It warms, humidifies, and filters inhaled air, traps particles and microorganisms in mucus, and houses the sensory cells responsibl…
The nasal mucosa is the moist lining of the nasal cavity, a specialized layer of epithelial tissue and underlying glands and blood vessels that covers the interior surfaces of the nose. It warms, humidifies, and filters inhaled air, traps particles and microorganisms in mucus, and houses the sensory cells responsible for the sense of smell. The mucosa's rich vascular supply allows it to swell or shrink, and its mucus and ciliary action form a frontline defense of the respiratory tract. Because of these roles, the nasal mucosa is central to conditions such as allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, sinus disease, and nasal polyps, and its assessment is an important part of diagnosing upper-airway disorders. As an otolaryngology subject, the nasal mucosa connects rhinology, allergy, and respiratory medicine. Otolaryngology Advances publishes peer-reviewed, open-access research in this area, including a multidisciplinary study using nasal cytology and fractional exhaled nitric oxide to distinguish allergic and non-allergic respiratory disease, which directly examines the diagnostic value of evaluating the nasal lining. This page gathers open-access research relevant to the nasal mucosa for readers seeking primary clinical and diagnostic evidence.
11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
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