A sneeze happens when something like mucus, a tiny object, or an allergen interacts with skin or the tiny hairs that line your nose. Sneezing is a mechanism your body uses to clear the nose. When ...

A sneeze is your body's natural defense mechanism-a high-speed blast (up to 100 mph!) that clears irritants like dust, pollen, or microbes from your nasal passage. It's a coordinated effort involving ...

Woman blowing nose (Illustrative) (photo credit: MAXPIXEL) By WALLA! JANUARY 16, 2023 13:55 Don't be one of those people who get caught picking their nose in a traffic jam and then inspect the ...

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 ...

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.

A case report recently published in BMJ Case Reports described what happened after a man in his 30s pinched his nose and closed his mouth trying to stifle a sneeze.

An Arizona resident has described the moment they realized they had been living for over 25 years with something entirely unexpected lodged up the nose. It had started like any other normal day ...