Sam Delgado was a Future Perfect fellow writing about labor and food systems, public health, and literacy. This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine.

bMonash Newborn, Monash Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia cNewborn Research, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia dClinical Sciences, Murdoch Children's Research ...

Dr Anja Lange, DVM, Department of Dermatology, AniCura Kleintierspezialisten Augsburg GmbH, Augsburg, Germany, said: “Canine interdigital furunculosis is a challenging condition to treat that can be ...

Saline nasal sprays or irrigation pots use salt water to flush out the mucus buildup. These options may help clear blocked airways and reduce overall mucus content. Medicated nose sprays can also ...

An NHS doctor has warned specific people against using nasal sprays, warning that doing so could induce "horrible" symptoms. Nasal decongestants are widely sought after for those needing respite ...

Certain people have been warned against using nasal sprays by an NHS doctor. According to the expert, doing so could result in some “horrible” symptoms. Nasal decongestants can be a much ...

It felt like every part of my life improved after a recent nasal surgery, from my allergies to my mental health. That may not be a coincidence. Nose breathing is a superpower hidden on the front ...

Currently, intranasal vaccine efficacy is evaluated based on the measurement of polyclonal antibody titers in nasal lavage fluid. However, how individual multimeric secretory IgA protects the mucosa ...

Over time, using a nasal aspirator will be second nature, but hopefully something you won’t have to use very often. Look for nasal aspirators with multiple nose tip inserts. Having a correct fit ...

More information: Shengwei Chen et al, Effectiveness and incidence of adverse reactions of nasal endoscopic surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, BMC Surgery (2025 ...

People with COPD already experience shortness of breath and fatigue. Sinusitis can compound this with nasal congestion, leaving you gasping for air if you have COPD. An episode of sinusitis usually ...