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It has been observed that modifying the external conformation of nasal pyramidis inner-nose volumes and spaces will be subsequently reduced, giving as a result a condition which is only aesthetically but not functionally valid.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15382482
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The primary function of the nose is to warm and humidify air. ... The primary function of the nose is to warm and humidify air. We have previously shown that raising nasal mucosal temperature by immersing feet in warm water increases the amount of water evaporated by the nose as air passes through it (nasal...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15746297
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Apart from the "airconditioning" function, the nose accommodates the sense of smell, through the presence of special neuroepithelium . These sensory nerve endings are stimulated by chemicals that dissolve in the moist coating.
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www.biotech.um.edu.mt/home_pages/chris/Respiration/nose...
www.biotech.um.edu.mt/home_pages/chris/Respiration/nose.htm
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For picking.... no only joking its for smelling isn't it..... and breathing. The nose has mucous, which allows it to clean and moisten the air when inhaling and exhaling. It also has nose hairs to filter the air through the nose. The nose a...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_function_of_the_n...
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The nose is a cleverly designed part of the body that is invilved in the special sense of Smell. It is beleived that this sense has evolved (or was given to us by god depending on personal belief) to protect us from eating dangerous foods b...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_main_functions_o...
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www.unc.edu/~tbrock/PY2%20-%20Rhinitis%20-%20PHCY75/sld...
www.unc.edu/~tbrock/PY2%20-%20Rhinitis%20-%20PHCY75/sld003.htm
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Function - Several factors can impact nasal function. Some of these factors include allergies, deviated septum, mucosal swelling, enlarged turbinates, polyps, and structural problems. Any one of the items above can impact an individual's ability ... Mucosal swelling - The interior lining of the nose is swollen and enlarged.
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www.faceforum.com/procedures/nasal/nasal04.html
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Another function of the nose is olfaction. Olfaction is the medical word for smell. Smell is one of the six human senses and for some individuals is a very important sense; for others it seems to be less important.
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health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/otolaryngology/nasa...
health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/otolaryngology/nasal/physiology.htm
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There are also hairs in the nose that function to prevent the airborne particles from proceeding into the lungs. Within and behind the nose we find para-nasal sinuses and mucus. As soon as air passes through the pharynx behind the nasal cavity, and proceeds to the entire respiratory system.
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www.entmags.org/nose.asp
www.entmags.org/nose.asp
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