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Does plucking my nose hairs affect my sense of smell?

DR. ALLAN PETERKIN

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 10:01 PM EST 28/07/08

Rest assured, the answer is no ...Read the full article

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  1. Margaret Gunning from british columbia, Canada writes: This article rates a 10 on the Yuck-o-meter.

    There are some topics that should not be brought up in a "family newspaper", and this is one of them. Does anyone really need to know about this?
  2. Erik Richards from Winnipeg, Canada, writes: Margaret, who made you read the article?

    I have a long list of subjects I don't like to read about and so I simply move along to the next article.
  3. Ian D. Niall from Right here, Canada writes: Margaret, I just plucked out a doozy - at least 1.5 cm!
  4. Tula Tam from Selkirk, MB, Canada writes: All you have to do is pluck out one or two nosehairs, feel the pain, and never will you ask this question again. That's what safe scissors are for!
  5. James S from mississauga, Canada writes: when one is blessed with too much testosterone...the hair grows everywhere but where you want it... how about this :

    Thumb and forefinger pinching out multiple hairs at one time... but never had the nerve to do this to me ear....ooooowwwwwwch
  6. Commander Groovechild from Toronto, Canada writes: I'm impressed seeing women with long nose hairs. If such a lady were to sniff a bunch of flowers, the hairs dangling from her nose would collect the pollen. She could spread the pollen from plant to plant. It's awesome. She like some kind of ecological jauggernaut.
  7. Haiden MitHand El from Canada writes: Margaret -- I found the article informative. G&M a "family newspaper?" Margaret -- if you're that sensitive, then maybe you should stick with reading Owl magazine or Harrowsmith.
  8. Able Bodied Man from It's NOT 'VICTORIA' Island, Canada writes:
    I have quite a nice looking mustache that I've groomed up over the years by letting my nose hairs grow. People even comment on it. The trick is to get the hairs early and train them to grow to one side or the other.
  9. Quirky P from Canada writes: Thanx Ian: for the first chuckle of the day.
  10. Rumon Faskater from Yuho, United States Outlying writes: Pick your nose, pick your butt then you have some bubblegum
  11. John McMortimer-Boyles from An Undisclosed Underground Location Safe From Nuclear Attack, Canada writes: Reminds me of a "Rem and Stimpy" episode I saw once where they did a take off of Rapunzel. Yes, "Rapunzel" threw down her hair--one fifty foot nose hair.
  12. Terry Terry from Brantford, Canada writes: ...it's relaxing, safer than smoking and curiously, it helps me think -- my theory is that it somehow stimulates blood flow to the brain. Now that this is out of the closet, enjoy the ride home on the GO train.
  13. Billy Bob from Canada writes: I once had a nose hair that was so rooted, that when I tugged on it, my eye lid would shut. Anyhow, the simplest way to deal with these nasty nostril hairs is to let them grow out a tiny bit and then grab a whole whack at once. I wonder if I poured hot wax in my nose, if that would work?
  14. N Harrison from Canada writes: Don't pull your nose hairs while looking at the sun!!
  15. The comment section stinks from Canada writes: Laser hair removal. Nuf said.
  16. Mike Witcher from montreal, Canada writes: I also have a similar problem.
    I am afraid that if I pluck my tongue hair I will lose my sense of taste.
    Is this true?
  17. Harbinger from Out West from Canada writes: You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. But you can't pick your friends nose.
  18. emilio D from Canada writes: I do it all the time. She loves me , she loves me not, she loves me, she loves me not, she love me.
  19. The Bubble from Canada writes: It's more like the Ren and Stempy where Stempy shows off his collection of Magic Nose Goblins. I pull nose hairs out to wake up in the morning.
  20. Hap Stokes from Canada writes: Babies' smiles light up mothers' brains
    And so does pulling out long boogers
    However, one must be careful not to get a hair in the booger.
    For pulling nose hairs while doing booger removals can be harmful
    Especially if causes hemorrhages in the small inner nose veins.
    This would cause a girl to lose her sense of smell.
    Although losing your sense of smell in Toronto could be a blessing

    If you do pick your nose, chose the green ones.
    Which will remove some of your Carbon Foot Print and lower CO2 gas
    Yurs Truly--- Dr David Sucksoouie
  21. Brad Reddekopp from Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada writes: Plucking nose hairs? Are you insane? A battery-powered nose hair trimmer costs about ten bucks and, although it might tickle a bit if the hairs are longish, it doesn't hurt.
  22. edward prior from Montreal, Canada writes: I have often wondered what possible evolutionary advantage there was in having hair grow on the nose, ears and back while losing it on one's head. Anyone?
  23. Commander Groovechild from Toronto, Canada writes: I believe the general rationale for nose hair is to prevent insects from entering your nose and nesting in your sinus cavity. The hairs tend to stick out rather than in I guess so when you blow your nose, stuff can still shoot out. That having been said, I pretty much don't understand why we have eyebrows.
  24. W.A. Darnell from Canada writes: I like braiding my nose hairs. Can't wait for them to grow longer so I can hang little bells on them.
  25. Anonymous_user Number_01435 from Toronto, Canada writes: I pull 'em out a dozen at a time with needlenose pliers. If you think pulling nose hairs is painful, I hope you never break any ribs, you'd probably die.
  26. John Doucette from manotick, Canada writes: I could not help but notice that DR. ALLAN PETERKIN, the doctor selected to answer the question on nose hair, is a psychiatrist. Is he Freudian or Jungian? This could be important!
  27. glop male from US, United States writes: Why pluck the nose hair? They have no practical use. Not like the ear wax. Hi, Shrek!
  28. Brad Pitt from LA, United States writes: Joe Calgarian - both Angie and I are interested in that answer - we've been shaving for years.
    How about ear hair - is it acceptable to braid - Doctor , doctor give me the news!
  29. Nick Rivers from Canada writes: Commander Groovechild from Toronto, Canada writes: "That having been said, I pretty much don't understand why we have eyebrows."

    For keeping water and sweat out of the eyes. And now you know!
  30. mary wells from Canada writes: ahahahahha@ Joe Calgarian..how did they miss that one?
  31. City Pig from Toronto, Canada writes: Who comes up with this crap?
  32. Charlie Delta from Canada writes: I think nose hair plucking with only your fingers should be an Olympic sport. I've trained hard at this. Not anyone can grab a short and curly and give it a good tug without slipping. And the reward when it comes out is a sweet pain that lasts oh too short. And the gold medal goes to ...
  33. Able Bodied Man from It's NOT 'VICTORIA' Island, Canada writes: "Does plucking my nose hairs affect my sense of smell? "

    Does reading the Globe and Mail improve my intelligence?
  34. Brad Pitt from LA, United States writes: Charlie Delta - I'm all with you on that one - I'm ditching the acting career and training for the Olympics
  35. Better to light a small candle than to sit and curse the darkness from Canada writes: Should the person who posed this question be allowed to vote?
    CYMRO
  36. Better to light a small candle than to sit and curse the darkness from Canada writes: I allow mine to grow freely and them comb them back to cover my bald spot. My sense of smell is unaffected but my sight is somewhat diminished.
    CYMRO
  37. Jim K from Canada writes: Joe Calgarian - will spitting water on my keyboard ruin it?
  38. g f from Thornhill, ON, Canada writes: If you felt offended by this subject appearing in the Globe, then you haven't been reading the dreck that Lynn Crosbie subjects us to every week.
  39. Brad Reddekopp from Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada writes:
    g f from Thornhill, if you're reading it, then you're subjecting yourself to it. It's that simple.
  40. Ed Anger from Canada writes: I only came to this article to see what 42 people could possibly say about nose hairs. I am leaving satisfied....
  41. Expert Eel from OshaPettaOttawawawawa, Canada writes: Does plucking my nose hairs affect my sense of smell?
    DR. ALLAN PETERKIN

    Well Dr. Thanks for asking, and thanks to the Globe and Mail for leaving the comment section on this lame story open long enough for it to arouse the vulgar child in me.

    Dr. Allan, I don't want to disrespect the enormous amaount of time that you spent in Medical school by disagreeing with you, but you are completely wrong.

    Pulling out your nose hair does affect your sense of smell, because how the hell can you smell anything with your finger in your nose?????

    This medical lesson brought to you absolutely free, courtesy of me.

    Experteel

    Your Welcome
  42. Ob Server from Canada writes: If nose hair improves your sense of smell how come ear hair doesn't help your hearing....I think it's all a crock...
  43. John Doucette from manotick, Canada writes: I would like to congratulate all the Canadians who took the time to give this article and the writer the attention it deserves. I'll bet he billed OHIP about $10,000 for reading these comments!
  44. MR. oz from Canada writes: DR Peterkin I have a question! does plucking ones rear hair affect the smell?

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