Mechanoreceptors in the nose

Nasal obstruction is a common symptom. Usually it is due to the presence of enlarged inferior turbinates, adenoid hypertrophy or pathological nasal mass. The most commonly encountered is nasal polyp. The presence of a physically obstructing mass causing the symptom can be easily explained. However, there are some patients with nasal polyp who do not have the feeling of congestion or nasal obstruction. There might be due to the mechanoreceptor that is free from stimulation despite the presence of the polyp. This review was made in the process of understanding the presence and type of mechanoreceptors in animal as well human nose.