Nose

The human nose has a dual function. It filters, warms and humidifies air before it reaches the lungs, and it also contains the neurons that are responsible for the sense of smell.the nose clinic: What Does the Nose Do? Located centrally on the face, the nose is lined with a mucous membrane and is primarily composed of cartilage and bone which is covered by skin.Bartleby.com: Anatomy of the Human Body: The Organ of Smell

Several factors impact the health of the nose such as exposure to allergens, the use of salt water nasal mists and sprays, disease and the use of certain medications.Prevent Disease: Stuffy Nose Can Mean Many Things American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery: Fact Sheet: Your Nose, the... MSN Health: Nose Injuries

Some health problems that involve the nose are rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, runny nose and the common cold. Merck Manuals: Nose, Sinus, and Taste Disorders: Introduction MedicineNet: Hay Fever MedlinePlus: Common Cold Mayo Clinic: Runny Nose

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