I see why we have two eyes and two ears – but why two nostrils? Part 2. More expert comment from our readers on this one, with additional answers looking into how we have a dominant nostril, as ...

But why two nostrils? David Muir Edinburgh, UK. First, press your finger against the left side of your nose to close the left nostril. Breathe deeply through your right nostril.

Each of the human nostrils works independently, smelling the surroundings separately, according to a new study that sheds more light on how the brain processes sensory inputs.. The research ...

Septoplasty is a nose surgery that straightens the wall of cartilage and bone between your two nostrils. That wall is called your septum, and when it's crooked, you have a deviated septum.

Because your nostrils split their workload. Throughout the day, they each take breaks in a process of alternating congestion and decongestion called the nasal cycle. At a given moment, if you're ...

Nose piercing can cause bleeding and infection. Learn more about nose piercing, from how it’s done, to health risks, safety tips, and aftercare.