CARE OF THE BODY’S INDIVIDUAL PARTS: NOSE
The nose, with its bones, cartilage, nerves, and mucous membranes, which contain glands secreting a watery fluid, is the organ of smell; and, more important, it is the means by which we take air into our bodies. We can—and some people do—get along by breathing through the mouth. While this is not dangerous, it is by no means satisfactory. The nose is a far better ventilator. It filters out dust, provides moisture, and acts as an air conditioner by warming the air we take in.
Infections of the nose
The most common disease of the nose—in fact, the most common disease in the world—is the common cold.
Ozena is a severe form of chronic infection of the nose, which is characterized by an unpleasant odour. A persistent, foul-smelling discharge in children is usually caused by some foreign object, such as a bead or pencil eraser, that has become lodged deep in the nasal passage. Always have a doctor take care of removing such an object.
Should an unsightly nose be changed by plastic surgery? This is a problem you should talk over with your doctor.
Cleaning the nose
Your nose needs little regular care. Do not use nose drops, sprays, or ‘sniffers’ unless your doctor tells you to. They cure nothing and can cause irritation or injury.
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