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Nosebleeds
Insight into care and prevention of epistaxis (nosebleeds).  more...

Post-Nasal Drip
The glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus (one to two quarts a day). It moistens and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and clears inhaled foreign matter, and fights infection.  more...

Surgery of the Nose
Each year thousands of people undergo surgery of the nose. Nasal surgery may be performed for cosmetic purposes, or a combination procedure to improve both form and function.  more...

You and Your Stuffy Nose
Nasal congestion, stuffiness, or obstruction to nasal breathing is one of man's oldest and most common complaints. While it may be a mere nuisance to some persons, to others it is a source of considerable discomfort, and it detracts from the quality of their lives.  more...

Your Nose: The Guardian of Your Lungs
Why is your nose important?  How does it protect your lungs?  Click here to find out.  more...




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