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Xiao Li is a young office worker. Recently, he found that his nose was always uncomfortable, his nasal cavity was itchy, and he always wanted to dig in. At first, Xiao Li didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it was just a small problem. But gradually, he found that he was picking his nostrils more and more often, and his nose began to show some other symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, etc.
Xiao Li was a little worried and decided to go to the hospital to have a look. At the hospital, he met Dr. Wang. Dr. Wong is an ENT specialist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of nasal diseases.
After carefully examining Xiao Li's nasal cavity, Dr. Wang asked, "Xiao Li, do you usually have a habit of picking your nose?"
Xiao Li was a little embarrassed, but still answered truthfully: "Yes, doctor." I always feel like my nose is tickling, and I can't help but dig in. What's wrong with that?"
Dr. Wang said solemnly, "It's a big problem. Did you know that picking your nose regularly can cause serious harm to your health? "
Xiao Li was taken aback and hurriedly asked, "What harm?" is it serious?"
Dr. Wang nodded and said, "
"First, picking your nostrils can lead to nasal damage. Our fingers, especially our nails, can carry a lot of bacteria. When we pick our nostrils with our fingers, these bacteria can enter the nasal passages and cause infections. Over time, the nasal mucosa may be damaged, causing symptoms such as congestion and swelling. "
"Second," Dr. Wang continued, "frequent nose picking can cause a deviated septum. The nasal septum is a thin bony and cartilaginous septum in the nasal cavity. If we often pick our nostrils too hard, it can cause the septum to deviate from the midline and form a deviated septum. This not only affects the appearance of the nose but can also lead to problems such as nasal congestion, snoring, etc. "
Xiao Li was shocked when he heard this, and asked, "Are there any other harms?"
"Of course," Dr. Wang said, "picking your nostrils may also increase the risk of sinusitis." Our nasal cavity is connected to the sinuses. If you have a nasal infection, bacteria can enter the sinuses and cause sinusitis. And frequent nose picking will undoubtedly increase this risk. "
"Finally, I must remind you," Dr. Wang said earnestly, "that in rare cases, picking your nostrils may even cause an intracranial infection." If bacteria in the nasal cavity enter the skull through some special anatomical structures, it may cause serious intracranial infections such as meningitis and brain abscess. Although this is a small probability event, the consequences are very serious. "
Xiao Li shuddered after listening to the doctor's words. He decided that from now on, he must get rid of the bad habit of picking his nose.
In fact, there is a broad consensus in the medical community about the dangers of nose picking. A large number of studies have shown that frequent nose picking may indeed cause a series of nasal problems, such as nasal damage, nasal septum deviation, sinusitis, etc. These problems will not only bring inconvenience to our daily life, but may also require complex medical intervention such as surgery.
So, how can we stay away from the dangers of nose picking?
The first is to develop good hygiene habits. We need to wash our hands often, especially before touching our noses. This minimizes the risk of fingers carrying bacteria into the nasal passages.
The second is that if the nose feels uncomfortable, learn to deal with it correctly. We can try nasal irrigation with warm salt water, or use a nasal spray recommended by a doctor. These methods can help relieve nasal discomfort and reduce the urge to pick your nostrils.
Third, if the nasal cavity problem persists, you must seek medical attention in time. Some seemingly "minor problems" can develop into serious illnesses if left untreated.
Finally, we need to learn to control our hands. Whenever you feel the urge to pick your nostrils, try taking deep breaths or doing something else to distract you. I believe that as long as we make up our minds, we will be able to break this bad habit.
The key is that we raise awareness of health. As soon as a problem is identified, it is important to take prompt action and seek professional medical help. At the same time, we should also take the initiative to get rid of some bad habits and take responsibility for our own health.
A healthy lifestyle requires us to accumulate bit by bit. As long as we persevere, we believe that we will be able to reap a healthier future.