I'm trying to sway my brother away from constantly doing this nasty habit. Does anyone know of any way it could impact your life? It's become a very intense debate, and began as a simple argument, haha. Thanks for your thoughts. ;)
2007-12-30 09:02:05 · 6 answers · asked by shannonm525 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
tell him itll make his nostrils bigger
2007-12-30 09:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To understand what boogers are, you need to know about mucus. Your nose and sinuses make about a quart (about 1 litre) of snot every day.
Mucus has a pretty important job - it protects the lungs. When you breathe in air through your nose, it contains lots of tiny things, like dust, dirt, germs, and pollen. If these made it all the way to the lungs, the lungs could get irritated or infected, making it be tough to breathe. Luckily, snot helps trap this stuff, keeping it in the nose and out of the lungs.
After this stuff gets stuck inside the nose, the mucus surrounds it and some of the tiny hairs inside the nose called cilia. These hairs help move the mucus and the trapped stuff toward the front of the nose or the back of the throat. When the mucus, dirt and other debris dry and clump together, you're left with a booger. Everybody gets them, so they're not a big deal. 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.
2007-12-30 17:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by Zappster (Deep Thunker) 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
well if he gets some sort of a fungus up there from picking his nose, it won't be pleasant & he'll have to visit a specialist. Try sticking a box of tissues in his face every time he does that, maybe he will learn to use the tissues.
good luck!
2007-12-30 17:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by carol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did say "brother" right? Make up some scientific fact that his "private part" will not grow, perform...whatever! You have to find the persons "currency" - For a male, that would be it! So just make it up!
Hey it is SO gross, he is not likely to be attracting many women with his finger up his nose! (and you do not have to make that one up!)
2007-12-30 17:14:45 · answer #4 · answered by susie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him if he keeps picking he will eventually poke a hole in his brain. LOL =]
2007-12-30 17:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by *Rocio* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IDK, but if he finds any gold while digging, let me know....
seriously, if this is a serious question, how old is he? most kids just go through it as a phase and will grow out of it.
2007-12-30 17:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by jen19music 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋