1. Why do people like to pick their noses? Because it’s cool! The boogers will make your nose itch, and then you will pick your nose involuntarily. After picking your nose, your nose will be unblocked and you will feel very comfortable. Picking your nose in 3 steps: 1. Insert your finger into your nostril 2. Picking your nose 3. Knead into a ball and pop it out, all in one go~ 2. How are nasal mucus formed? Our nasal cavity contains a large number of glands, which secrete nearly 1 liter of nasal mucus every day (equivalent to 2 bottles of mineral water). 70% of it is used to moisten and warm the air we breathe. Another part flows back into the pharynx and is swallowed into our stomach. Another part of the water evaporates and dries, mixed with dust, bacteria, viruses, haze particles in the air, and our own cells, forming wall-hanging boogers. The nasal hair and mucus in the nasal cavity enter a blocking mode, which can block some of these uninvited guests. 3. What are the dangers of picking your nose? ① Picking too hard and causing bleeding If your nails are too long, or you accidentally pick too hard, you may damage the nasal mucosa and cause a nosebleed. ② Dirty hands can cause infection The cracks between your nails are a great place for bacteria to hide. Sometimes your hands are covered with bacteria and viruses, and before you have time to wash them, you accidentally insert them into your nostrils. Picking your nose when your hands are dirty can not only easily lead to nasal infection and vestibulitis, but in severe cases it may also cause intracranial infection. ③Too much impact on image Don't pick your nose too often. Try to pick your nose when there are few people around. Don't pick your nose in public. After all, fairies picking their noses shouldn't be seen by others. If your nose is really itchy, you can rub it with the back of your hand to relieve the itch temporarily. 4. How to pick your nose elegantly/scientifically? ① Wash your hands before picking Since everyone picks their nose with their fingertips, take special care of your fingertips when washing your hands. In the sixth step of the seven-step hand washing method, you can clean the nail crevices effectively by putting your fingertips together and making circles. ② Be gentle when you rub your nose, and prepare a napkin to wipe your nose. Don't play it randomly, or you might accidentally hit someone else. Don't eat anything carelessly, because what you eat may be a mixture of dirt and shit. If the air quality in your environment is poor, then your boogers will be even dirtier and not suitable for consumption. ③Professional level Clean with a nasal rinser and rinse with saline. 5.Will the nostrils get bigger as they are dug? No. Generally speaking, the size of the nostrils is innate and determined by genetic inheritance, and has little to do with nose picking. Many people say that they have been picking their noses since they were young, and now they feel that their nostrils are getting bigger. It may also be that your nose grows with you. References: [1] Sun Hong, Zhang Luo. Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (9th Edition)[M]. People's Medical Publishing House: Beijing, 2018: 172. |
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