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The tiny hairs that trap dust and pollen are known as cilia. Cilia traps dust and pollen in the nose before it reaches the lower respiratory tract and lungs.

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Cilia are tiny hairs that line the respiratory tract and help trap dust and foreign particles to prevent them from entering the lungs. These hair-like structures wave in a coordinated manner to move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory system.

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