People who always like to pick their noses may have to suffer 4 consequences over time. I advise you to be merciful

When it comes to "nostril picking", many people will dislike it and feel that it is not elegant enough. But this feeling, once "dig deep", will be addictive.

Xiao Li from Zhejiang likes picking his nose very much. He often puts his finger in his nostril and turns it around a few times when he has nothing to do.

In the dry season of autumn and winter, nose bleeding is often caused by nose picking. But since the amount of bleeding was not large, he didn't care.

Until recently, after Xiao Li picked his nostrils, his nose was bleeding again, and the blood flow continued after pressing for half an hour, so he came to the emergency department of the hospital.

After examination, it was found that a hemangioma had formed on one side of Xiao Li's nasal cavity . If he wanted to stop the bleeding, he needed immediate surgery. Xiao Li couldn't figure it out, but just picked his nose, how did he dig out a hemangioma.

The doctor said that when picking the nose, the fingers will repeatedly irritate the nasal mucosa, which will cause the submucosal blood vessels to expand and proliferate, which will easily form a hemangioma structure, which is prone to bleeding in a dry environment or under physical stimulation.

The behavior of "picking the nose" is actually very common in daily life. Some people even feel uncomfortable if they don't dig for a day. Every time they feel foreign objects in the nasal cavity, they want to clean them up... But Xiaojiu wants to remind everyone--picking the nose for a while Cool, watch out for the crematorium!

1. Study finds: Nose picking may be linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's

How much do humans love to pick their noses? A study published in the "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry" in 1995 found that 91% of people had picked their noses with their hands, and 1.2% of them picked their noses once an hour on average.

Picking the nose is almost a habit of all people on earth. However, recent studies have found that picking the nose may have adverse effects on health.

Researchers from New York University's Grossman School of Medicine conducted a study on the relationship between Chlamydia pneumoniae and Alzheimer's disease, published in Scientific Reports.

Chlamydia pneumoniae is a Gram-negative respiratory pathogen that can infect the lungs and nasal mucosa, and even induce coronary heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers inoculated the mouse model with Chlamydia pneumoniae in the nasal cavity, and sacrificed some of the mice on days 3, 7, and 28 of infection to analyze the infection and changes in beta-amyloid deposits in the brain.

The results of the study showed that Chlamydia pneumoniae was isolated from mucosa, olfactory bulb, trigeminal nerve and brain tissue after the 3rd and 7th day of C. pneumoniae infection.

After further analysis, it was found that the nasal epithelium is the body's first line of defense against organisms. If the olfactory nerve in the nasal cavity is damaged, it will be easier for Chlamydia pneumoniae to invade the brain .

In the relationship between Chlamydia pneumoniae and β-amyloid deposition, studies have shown that β-amyloid deposits can be seen 3 days, 7 days, and 28 days after Chlamydia pneumoniae.

It can be seen that Chlamydia pneumoniae can infect the central nervous system through the sense of smell and the trigeminal nerve , thereby increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers said that although the study was conducted in mice, evidence from animal experiments also suggested that Chlamydia pneumoniae can also cause human attacks. Picking your nose is not a good behavior, and it is still necessary to reduce the occurrence of this behavior.

2. People who always pick their noses may have to bear these 4 consequences

People who often can't help picking their noses may have compulsive nose picking syndrome. The main purpose of picking the nostrils is to relieve itchy nose or clear the nasal cavity. Some people think that this method can relieve pressure and is very comfortable... In short, this behavior will make people happy, so over time, this will happen subconsciously. Behavior.

However, frequent nostril picking is risky. Seemingly normal actions may cause the following hazards:

1. Nasal mucosa injury

The nasal mucosa is relatively thin and rich in capillaries, so it is easy to be damaged or bleed if it is frequently dug hard.

2. Increased risk of pneumonia

The nasal cavity is a place to filter dust and germs, which is equivalent to the "air purification filter" of the human body. If the nasal passages are compromised, it can cause nasal infections, especially with Streptococcus pneumoniae , which specializes in the lungs, and increases the likelihood of pneumonia.

3. Intracranial infection

The human body has a complete blood-brain barrier, and it is difficult for germs to enter the brain, but the barrier in the nasal cavity is relatively weak, and the blood circulation is very rich. Once the nostrils are picked with unwashed hands, bacteria will be attached to the nasal mucosa, causing nasal vestibulitis, leading to intracranial infection.

4. Induce respiratory tract infection

Human nose hairs can block dust and pathogens. When the nose is picked frequently, the blocking power of the nose hairs decreases, and viruses are more likely to invade, increasing the risk of colds and flu.

3. Will nose picking make my nose bigger? Cleaning the nasal cavity should do this

When the nose is itchy, or if there is a foreign object, you can't help but pick your nose. Rumor has it that frequent nose picking makes your nostrils bigger? Is it really going to be like this?

In fact, the action of picking the nose is only a physical impact on the nostrils, and it will not cause the nostrils to become larger . However, due to nose picking, it may cause repeated inflammation of the nasal vestibule, which will lead to tissue proliferation, which may change the shape of the nose.

So, how to properly clean the nasal cavity when the nose is uncomfortable?

• daily cleaning

You can wash the vestibule of the nasal cavity with water to prevent dry nostrils and itching and protect the nose.

• runny nose

If the nasal cavity is runny, use a soft cotton swab dipped in water or light saline, roll it into the nasal cavity for cleaning.

• when there is booger

It can be softened with saline first, and then cleaned with a cotton swab.

Although nose picking is a small behavior of many people, it is difficult to improve it for a while, but for the sake of your own health, you still have to remind yourself to correct this behavior as soon as possible.

References:

[1] "Nostril digging is fun for a while, and I keep digging crematoriums!" The latest study: "Nose picking" can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease! ". Bio Valley. 2022-11-07

[2] "Nose Picking Leads to Intracranial Infection? Also make the nose bigger? After reading it, I no longer dare to pick my nostrils casually... ". Medical Neurology Channel. 2021-09-27

[3] "A 25-Year-Old Guy Picking His Nose for a Long Time Leads to Hemangioma? Don't be afraid! But the nostrils really can’t be picked casually.” Popular Science China. 2022-11-05

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