John Clinger, M.D., an ear, nose and throat surgeon at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has revealed 5 things that a person&rsquo;s nose does. Firstly, nose produces mucus to protect a person&rsquo;s lungs from viruses, bacteria and particles in the air. Secondly, they produce almost a liter of mucus daily that is swallowed. <img alt="Health &amp; Fitness, Nose" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/jun/nose.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 500px;" /> Representational picture Thirdly, the sinuses are air-filled spaces in the cheeks, the forehead, between the eyes and back part of the nose &ndash; for a total of 10. Fourthly, 80 percent of what people think is their sense of taste is really their sense of smell. Lastly, when a person is sick, their mucus production can increase to two liters a day and may affect their appetite

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