Everyone who loves to pick their nose may face three consequences over time. I advise you to be merciful

Miaomiao is an 18-year-old high school student. She usually likes to pick her nostrils, and sometimes she even picks up nosebleeds.

One morning, Miaomiao suddenly felt that her nose was very sore and itchy, and then she felt a large pustule. In the afternoon, she suddenly had a fever. The next morning, her face was swollen and her eyes were swollen. She rushed to the hospital for treatment.

After the doctor's examination, it was found that she suffered from cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis. Fortunately, she went to the doctor in time. After the doctor's active treatment, Miaomiao was successfully discharged from the hospital.

1. Where does the body’s booger come from?

Some people feel uncomfortable when there is booger in their nose, so they always remove it as soon as they find it, and even have the habit of picking their nose. Where did that person's booger come from?

The nose hair in the nose can filter out the particles in the air, and the nasal cavity will secrete mucus to adhere to small dust, microorganisms, etc. The mucus here is the snot.

Most of the nasal mucus is sent to the throat and enters the human stomach, and a small part will remain in the nasal cavity, and then combine with dust and bacteria to form booger.

So why do some people keep picking their noses? In fact, most people pick their nose to relieve the discomfort of the nose, or they are a little forced. By picking the nose to relieve the symptoms of itchy nose, or to remove the dirt in the nose, people will become more comfortable.

2. Frequently picking nostrils, 3 consequences must be recognized

Although nose picking can remove the dirt in the nasal cavity and relieve the discomfort of the human nose, it is normal to pick the nose occasionally, and frequent nose picking may bring about the following consequences.

1. Damage the nose hair

Nose hair is a protective barrier for the nose, which can block the invasion of dust, pathogens, etc. Nostril picking may cause damage to the nose hair and lower nose resistance.

2. Nasal mucosa injury

There are capillaries and nasal mucous membranes in the nostrils. If the nostrils are picked frequently and forcefully, the nasal mucous membrane may be injured.

3. Causes an infection

Human fingers may carry bacteria. When picking your nose, the bacteria will be brought into the nose, which may cause nasal infection, and even induce boils, nasal vestibulitis and other diseases.

3. Will the nostrils get bigger and bigger?

The habit of always picking nostrils not only looks unsightly, but may also cause various nose problems. Some people worry that picking their nostrils will make their nostrils bigger. Will the nostrils get bigger and bigger?

Tian Yongsheng, deputy chief physician of the Department of Otolaryngology, Peking University Aerospace Center Hospital, pointed out that the habit of picking nostrils does not cause the nostrils to become larger. The size of the nostrils is generally determined by innateness, and many people may only have psychological factors .

However, it is recommended not to dig by hand when the nose is uncomfortable or there is a foreign body in the nasal cavity, then learn the correct nasal cleaning method.

Dr. Tian Yongsheng pointed out that if there is not much nasal secretions, it can be cleaned up by wiping the nose. If there are dry scabs, you can apply it with a wet towel, soften it, and then wipe the nose.

Of course, if an abnormally persistent increase in nasal secretions is found, it is likely to be a signal from the disease, and it is best to seek medical attention in time.

Booger is actually a mixed product of snot, dust, bacteria, etc. Frequent picking of nostrils is not a good habit, and may also bring some negative effects.

It is recommended not to dig the nostrils often. Although the nostrils will not get bigger and bigger, it is still necessary to clean up the foreign body in the nose in the correct way.

References:

[1] "What happened to people who have been picking their noses for a long time? 》. Museum. 2022-05-29

[2] ""Nostril Picking" Causes 4 Terrible Consequences! This inadvertent action even increases the risk of pneumonia". Life Times. 2018-12-14

[3] "The one who picks the nostrils, put your hands down!"

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