Inside the nose are delicate tissues that can easily become damaged due to allergies, infections, and other issues. This can lead to scabs that can feel like boogers. Scabs inside the nose are ...

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 ...

Boogers — the dried, crusty pieces of mucus in the nose — are actually very beneficial. They protect your airways from dirt, viruses, and other unwanted things that float in when you breathe.

Boogers vs. Snot . Boogers are dried, hardened nasal mucus. Snot is liquid nasal mucus. Snot is what drips out of your nostrils when you have a runny nose or down your throat when you have post ...

Picking Nose and Eating Its Contents. Our bodies produce about a quart of mucus every day and swallow much of it. Because our bodies make boogers from the same mucus we swallow daily, picking your ...