Mucus in the nose helps trap germs and other particles to prevent them from entering the body. When mucus, germs, and particles dry out, it forms a booger in the nose. Removing it can be risky.
Nose boogers can feel uncomfortable and irritating, potentially leading a person to pick their nose. People may also pick their nose out of boredom or curiosity or as an unconscious habit.Picking the nose can remove boogers and any contaminants that they contain. However, the self-removal of nose boogers carries some risks, such as:1.spreading infectious agents from the nose to the hand, or vice versa2.irritating the inside of the nose3.causing nose bleedsHere we look at the causes and purpose of nose boogers, as well as how to remove deep nose boogers safely.
