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Sinuses

Sinuses

Cavities within the facial bones around the NOSE, also called the paranasal sinuses, that warm and moisten inhaled air. Mucous membrane lines the sinuses, providing a continuous supply of moisture. Mucus production increases in response to .. Read More

Health and Wellness | 06.17.10 | No Comments

Nose

Nose

The facial structure that serves as the organ of smell as well as the portal through which air enters and leaves the pulmonary system. Air enters the nose through the nostrils, passing beneath the olfactory NERVE endings. Odor molecules act.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 04.7.10 | No Comments