How does the nose protect the lungs?
The nose protects your health by filtering the air before it enters the lungs. Most of the filtering occurring in the turbinates located within the nasal passages. The nose is effective at protecting the general health of an individual by: • Filtering particles from inhaled air such as pollen and other unnatural particles; • Humidifying and warming inhaled air; and • Warming inhaled air to body temperature before entering the lungs.
