NOSE

FACTS AND MYTH

Abstract

Objectives: The nose is used more than any other organs of the body in different
cultures as a symbol. This symbol may indicate honor, shame or sex. Some of them are facts
and others are myths. This paper reviews most of these symbols. Conclusions: The nose is
used in many cultures in different ways. It is used daily in greetings within Arabic Gulf area. It
is the most used body organ in proverbs. Myths about its relation to sexual activity are funny
ones. Scientifically, priapism in the nose occurs in sickle cell disease. Vicarious menstruation
may occur in the nose resulting into epistaxis.