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Why do we have boogers in our nose?

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There are a lot of things we ponder in life, like our destinies or the vastness of the universe. Chances are, however, that very few of us wonder too much about boogers. We only give them momentary consideration when they're visibly hanging out of the nose. Beyond that, they escape our notice. read more

In fact, boogers are a sign that your nose is working the way it should! If you have to get rid of boogers, your best bet is to blow 'em out of your nose and into a tissue. Picking your nose isn't a great idea because boogers contain lots of germs and because poking around in your nose can make it bleed. read more

Incidentally, this is why our bodies create so much mucus when we have a cold — it's an attempt to keep the virus out of the respiratory system. Mucus also has another defensive role: to prevent the nasal passage from drying out. read more

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