
Nose
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Your Nose: The Guardian of Your Lungs
Why is your nose important? How does it protect your lungs?
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Stuffy Nose
Nasal congestion, stuffiness, or obstruction to nasal breathing is one of humanity's oldest and most common complaints. While it may be a mere nuisance to some, to others it is a source of considerable discomfort and may detract from the quality of life.
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Post-nasal Drip
The glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus (one to two quarts a day!). Mucus moistens and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and clears inhaled foreign matter, and fights infection.
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Nosebleeds
Insight into care and prevention of epistaxis (nosebleeds).
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Surgery of the Nose
Each year thousands of people undergo surgery of the nose. Nasal surgery, also known as "Rhinoplasty," may be performed for cosmetic purposes or as a combination procedure to improve both form and function. To learn more about Rhinoplasty, go to VillanoMD.com. (See before and after photos.)
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