An infected nose piercing may cause pain, pus, and an abnormal odor at the piercing site. You can use home remedies like a sea salt solution or a warm compress to combat the infection. To prevent ...

NEW YORK -- A New York City woman reunited Thursday with the surgeon who performed a life-saving liver transplant after a near-death experience linked to a nose ring infection. For 37-year-old Dana ...

A tiny stud in a woman’s nostril is likely to blame for a huge health emergency that sent her to the hospital with liver failure, doctors say. They believe the nose piercing was the source of a ...

Dana Smith was placed in a medical coma after a nose ring is believed to be the source of a Hepatitis B infection that injured her liver leaving her in need of a liver transplant, Today.com reports.

Still, there are specific steps to follow when putting in a nose ring, some of which can vary based on the type of jewelry you’re using. Following the right steps — always with clean hands — can help ...