What are the key components of taking a history and performing a physical examination of the nose in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)-HNS (Head and Neck Surgery), including nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, loss or change of smell, transillumination of the maxillary sinus, and nasal endoscopy?

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