Sinus headaches and nasal pressure Posted: 02-05-07 14:22pm
Strange Nose Clicking:
I've been noticing lately that if I apply
a bit of pressure with my fingers to the
left side of my nose, just below where the
hard bone ends and the soft cartilage
starts, I hear a fairly loud clicking
noise. Once I click it, it wont click
again unless I wait for ten to fifteen
minutes. It feels as if it might be
releasing pressure or something, so I've
been clicking it 10-15 times/day.
My question is, is this bone/cartilage
related (similar to cracking knuckles), or
is there a pocket of pressure that I am
releasing with the light pressure? Also,
is it bad to to this? I am occasionally
susceptible to sinus headaches, and since
I've developed this clicking habit, the
sinus headaches seem less frequent.
Thanks so much for your consideration on
this perplexing situation.
-Chris R.
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Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Answer A2326 Posted: 02-12-07 08:06am
That “strange nose clicking” is
probably the same as cracking knuckles.
You should probably refrain from clicking
your nose. It doesn’t seem likely to me
that this bad habit can relieve you from a
headache caused by sinus inflammation. You
can seek an opinion from an ENT specialist
for an examination and more
information.
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