Mucus in the nose helps trap germs and other particles to prevent them from entering the body. When mucus, germs, and particles dry out, it forms a booger in the nose. Removing it can be risky. Nose ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

You can get a runny nose (rhinorrhea) for a lot of reasons. In most cases, it’s because of mucus buildup in your nasal cavity or sinuses due to a trigger or allergen. Your nose then fills up with ...

Do you often get that annoying feeling of mucus dripping from your nose onto your throat? While this may be a common symptom ...

Not many things are as uncomfortable and annoying as a runny or congested nose when you’re sick. Constantly blowing your nose and not being able to breathe through it may leave you wondering: Why does ...

Nasal obstruction is a blockage of the nasal cavity, which is the space inside the nose. It may occur due to excess mucus or structural changes to the nose. The nasal cavity divides into two passages, ...

Kristin Ahrens is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Not many things are as uncomfortable and annoying ...

Mark Patrick Taylor received funding via an Australian Government Citizen Science Grant (2017-2020), CSG55984 ‘Citizen insights to the composition and risks of household dust’ (the DustSafe project).

The University of Queensland’s Health Check maintains that there’s a correct way to blow one's nose, and if done well, it can prevent mucus building up to create a runny nose. | Adobe.com Bet you didn ...