Know your Nose

The nose as we know it has one prime function and that is helping us breathe regularly and keep us alive. Like all other facial features, the nose does contribute to defining the way we look. Noses come in all shapes and sizes, but what is important is that they help our body inhale the much-needed oxygen. However, it is quite natural for some to be not happy with the shape and size of their noses, or sometimes the shape of the nose might need alteration in order to help you breathe right. There are surgeries like Nose Rhinoplasty and septoplasty in India that can that can help the patient in many ways.

Even those who do not have much time to spend on the cosmetic appeal of the face, realize that the physical attributes of the nose can alter the appearance in a big way. Most of us are unconsciously aware of the nose’s largeness, crookedness, and even the bulge of the tip. Nose correction surgeries like nose rhinoplasty are gaining popularity fast because they are corrective as well as reconstructive surgeries. These nose surgeries are also known as nose job in India.

What does the nose do?

As we see it, the nose has two openings which are known as nostrils. A cartilage wall known as the septum separates the openings. You can feel the septum from the top of the nose. The face is an intricate structure of canals, sinus cavities, etc. The sinus cavities connect with the cheek bones, eyes, brows, and even the oral area and therefore all contribute to the breathing, and smelling functions. The human nose can distinguish from over one trillion scents which makes its function a very delicate one. The olfactory cleft rhinoplasty which is the roof of the nasal cavity is responsible for the smells that we smell. The nose is a passageway for air to the lungs and respiratory system.

The function of the nose is not limited to smelling only, our nose does a lot many things. Have you ever noticed that when you breathe through the mouth for a long time, your throat feels dry and parched? This is because our lungs and the throat cannot tolerate dry air well and therefore the nose does the job of humidifying the air as we breathe. The nose consists of a multi-layered structure called the turbinates, which moisturize the air for the lungs and the throat.

The air that we breathe today is not exactly clean and fit for our body’s consumption. There are particles in the air, pollution, bacteria, viruses, and bugs in the air. The nose does the all-important job of cleaning the air that we take in. This is done with the help of cilia (hair-like appendages inside the nose). The cilia trap the bad stuff that is eventually pushed down the throat.

Just as the nose controls the cleanliness and moisture of the air that we breathe, it also helps in regulating the temperature of the nose. If the air that goes in is too hot or cold then the lungs will not like it and will be not able to function to their full capacity. Therefore the nose warms the cool air and vice versa to match with our body temperature of 98.6 degrees to make things easier for the rest of the respiratory system.

Another important reason that you should never ignore the need for nose surgeries if you have been recommended one is that the nose helps shape the sound of your voice. Most of the sounds that we make are generally processed with the nose and the throat. Sinuses play a pivotal role in modulating the sound of your voice.  The functions of the nose are not limited to those mentioned above. The nose also does a good job of protecting us and strengthening our immune system.   Therefore, the nose might appear as a small structure, but it does a lot of big functions every second.


About Dr. Debraj Shome

Dr. Debraj Shome- Facial Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai, India

Dr. Debraj Shome – Founder, The Esthetic Clinics, is a top facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Shome is currently a Consultant at the best Mumbai hospitals like Saifee Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Nanavati Hospital & Apollo Spectra Hospital in Mumbai, India. He has 40+ research papers in the best international journals, numerous presentations at conferences & many awards such as “Best Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai”, “Best Plastic Surgeon in India”, Best Cosmetic Surgeon in India”, “Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Mumbai”, “Breakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery” etc. A celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Shome believes plastic, reconstructive & cosmetic face surgery can allow you to lead a more fulfilled life….Read more

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