Dried out mucus in the nose can cause boogers, which can be uncomfortable. Here we look at what causes boogers, their purpose, and how to remove them safely.

While boogers can be irritating, it's recommended that you don't pick them. Instead, try blowing your nose, a saline rinse, or taking a warm shower to loosen and remove the hardened mucus.

Boogers are made up of mucus that has collected particles of dust, pollen, bacteria, and other substances and drained into your nose, where exposure to the air has dried it.

It's true. In one study, 91% of adults admitted to picking their nose regularly. So chances are you've probably mined for some juicy nose nuggets yourself. But maybe you didn't stop there.

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Nose picking and eating the boogers inside, also known as mucophagy, has traditionally been met with looks of disgust. However, some may suggest otherwise. Here’s everything you should know ...

In short: Boogers are the product of all the crap that you breathe in. Your epithelium, or lining of your nose and sinus, produces mucus in order to help your sense of smell.

Bloody boogers may indicate bleeding in the nose that mixes with mucus and then dries. Learn about the causes of bloody boogers and how to remove and prevent them.

I'm getting there now. Every breath you take is filled with dust, dirt, and germs, but the mucus in your nose traps all that gunk and stops it from going further into your body. And helping the ...