Every couple of years it seems like another wave of stories emerge claiming picking your nose is a major causal factor in the ...

Nose picking and activities that damage the nasal epithelium, such as plucking nose hairs, may inadvertently increase the risk of bacterial infiltration into the brain. “It’s research that has ...

The paper proposes that one factor that could cause this inflammation is “accidental exposure of the olfactory mucosa to hands contaminated with soil and faeces when picking one’s nose.” ...

A CSF leak is when CSF drains from a tear or hole in the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. In rare cases, the drainage can escape from a person's nose—appearing like a runny nose.

People with nasal vestibulitis may notice a pimple-like growth inside the nose. Sometimes, there are several such growths. Popping or picking these growths can cause the infection to worsen.

Microbes that reside peaceably in the nasal passageways and on the skin can be harnessed for taking drugs to target cells.

The paper proposes that one factor that could cause this inflammation is “accidental exposure of the olfactory mucosa to hands contaminated with soil and faeces when picking one’s nose.” Given that ...