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In the respiratory system, mucus catches unknown matter and tries to prevent it from entering the body, especially in the nose. Mucus aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles that enter the nose during normal breathing. Additionally, it prevents tissues from drying out.

Increased mucus production in the respiratory tract is a symptom of many common diseases, such as the common cold. The presence of mucus in the nose and throat is normal, but increased quantities can impede comfortable breathing and must be cleared by blowing the nose or expectorating phlegm from the throat. Among the components of nasal mucus are tears.

Dried nasal mucus (vulgarly or colloquially called "snot", "booger(s)", "boogie(s)" (US) or "bogey" (UK)) is partially solidified mucus from the nose. Dried nasal mucus forms when the mucus traps dust and other particles in the air. Mucus dries around the particle and hardens, somewhat like a pearl forming in an oyster. Since catching foreign particles is one of the main functions of nasal mucus, the presence of dried nasal mucus is a good indicator of a properly functioning nose.

2007-02-03 19:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 0 0

Inhalatiuon of dirt/dust into the nasal passages The dirt is absorbed into the mucus which prevents the matter going into the lings. The hairs in the nose also act as a filter to trap dirt and dust and coat it with mucus. This is what creates that booger.

2007-02-03 19:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0 0

snot and hairs catch dust and stuff we breathe in. Try blowing your nose in the shower, with all the steam loosening it to help. You shouldn't have much of a problem if you do that every day.

2007-02-03 19:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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