The nose is one of the vital and prominent organs in the human body, so what is its shape? What is it made of? What are his most important jobs, and the most common diseases that affect him? In the following, we will learn about these details.

What is the nose?

The nose (in English Nose) is considered one of the vital organs of utmost importance to the body, as it is responsible for many major functions, as it is considered the first member of the respiratory system through which air flows, and it is responsible for the sense of smell, and it is also responsible for the aesthetic shape and features of the face.

What is the shape of the nose and what is it made of?

Everything inside this organ of bones, cartilage, other tissues, blood vessels, and nerves all the way to the pharynx falls under the name of the nasal cavity, which is part of the upper respiratory system. The following is the simplified anatomical structure:

• Bones: It is that solid bridge above, and there are more than 12 facial bones involved in its structure.
• Hair and eyelashes: It works to prevent dirt and granules from leaking into the respiratory tract, and moves them to the two openings to be expelled out of the body, either by sneezing or removed with tissues.
• Lateral walls: They are walls made of cartilage and covered with skin that form a cavity and two openings.
• nasal vestibule: They are two spaces through which air flows in and out and is lined with a mucous membrane.
• Nostrils: The two openings visible in the face.
• Nerve cells: They are the cells responsible for the sense of smell.
• Nasal septum: It consists of bone and hard cartilage, is located in the middle, and separates the two vestibules.
• paranasal sinuses: They are 4 pairs filled with air and responsible for secretion of mucus for lubrication.
• Turbinates (conchae): They are in three pairs and are responsible for warming and humidifying the air you breathe and aiding in nasal drainage.
• Blood vessels: It is responsible for the blood supply.

What are the functions of the nose?

This organ is considered one of the main organs responsible for many vital functions of the body, including:

• breathing: Allows air to enter and exit through inhalation and exhalation, and is responsible for warming and humidifying the air to move comfortably for the rest of the respiratory system.
• smelling: It contains many nerves responsible for the sense of smell.
• immunity: Cilia and hairs clean the air of particles and irritants that cause allergies.
• speaking: Helps with some letter exits when speaking.
• Features: It is responsible for the shape of the face, features, self-esteem and self-confidence.

The most common problems and diseases of the nose

There are many diseases and possible problems of this organ that affect many people, whether they are functional problems or cosmetic problems, and they include the following:

How to maintain a healthy nose

There are many tips that doctors give to maintain the health of this organ, which are:

1. Avoid smoking in general or passive smoking.
2. Do not remove the hair inside it, or remove it very carefully because it is responsible for purifying the air.
3. Keeping the house clean of dust.
4. Washing bed sheets to remove dust from them.
5. Try to stay indoors during wind and dust storms.
6. Hydration by drinking plenty of water.
7. Wash it with water continuously.