Nose Hair

Today's Medical Topic:  A very misunderstood body part, nose hair is typically treated with disdain.  But why do we have it and what does it do?

Off the Top of My Head:  Nose hair seems thicker than the hair you find on most of your body.  I assume it's primary function is to keep dust and other particles from entering your trachea and lungs.  It probably does some other stuff too.  Perhaps like you ear hair the follicles secrete mucus or something?

It is a veritable forest in there.

My Research Today:  Nose hair indeed stops particles from entering your trachea and lungs but it does more than that.  It also, with the help of snot, can trap spores, toxins, and even bacteria and viruses.

Damn, girl!

The thickness of nose hair varies from person to person but there is a link to lower incidences of asthma with thicker nose hair.  So if you have dense thickets of hair it is actually a blessing in disguise.

Your nose hair does one more important thing.  The mucus on your nasal hair humidifies incoming air for your lungs and larynx.  You shouldn't pluck your nose hair.  For one, your nose is not a sterile place, please refer to the bacteria trapping mentioned above.  The other reason is that you can damage your nasal mucosa.

Maybe should do something
with that though.

If you need to trim your nose hair because it is sticking out leave some behind.  It might keep you from getting the next cold going around.

Quest to 180:

Activity Today: I painted a room for three hours.  That should count for something.
Diet today:  My gum is getting better.


The MAN:
Confidence Level:  Better.
Social Engineering Tactics:  Secret hat tactics.

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Disclaimer:  I am not a health care provider, any information presented in this blog should not be considered advice it is mearly an outlet to slake my curiosity.  You should always consult your primary medical provider for any concerns or illness.  Unlike Tylenol, I am not approved by the FDA or American Medical Association to treat or provide relief for any ailment.