The Habit Of Electing Turns Out To Spread Hazardous Germs

JAKARTA - Choosing is not a good habit to do in front of people. But when you are alone and feel there is something in your nose, the temptation to dig is often difficult to hold. The question is, does it really dangerous to show?

In fact, voting will not immediately make us seriously ill. However, according to doctor THT, this habit is still not recommended.

The coupling is similar to squeezing acne or biting nails,' explained Dr. Cristen Cusumano, an adult THT specialist and a child at ENT and Allergy Associates, Oradell, New Jersey, quoted from the Live Science page.

"Not medically recommended, but the risk of serious complications is quite low," he continued.

Even so, there is a strong reason to start leaving this habit.

1. Can make it hurt

Electing can be a pathway for spreading dangerous germs. Germs that cause flu, colds, and even pneumonia can move from finger to nose or vice versa.

Research at the European Respiratory Journal (2018) found that cultivators are more susceptible to carrying bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus which can cause serious infections.

"Ingus and mucus function to catch germs before entering the respiratory tract," explained dr. Cusumano.

"If we show, the germ can move to the finger, then to the mouth or other parts of the body," he continued.

If the finger is dirty before picking, germs can actually enter and cause infection in the nose.

2. Can damage the inside of the nose

The inner lining of the nose is very sensitive. Featuring too hard or too often can cause injury, interviews, and trigger infection.

"This habit can cause trauma to the fragile nose mucea," said dr. Cusumano.

"In fact, in certain cases, scar tissue can be formed, clog the respiratory tract, or cause a hole in the nose septum," he continued.

Case reports in Cureus (2018) once noted that someone who had a hole in the nose septum was often picking up.

"Lendir on the nose is normal and should be left alone because it protects the airways," said dr. Cusumano.

Eating upil sounds disgusting, but the fact is, without realizing it, we often swallow mucus produced by the nose. Even so, that doesn't mean eating a safe bottle.

"In theory, because mucus captures germs, eating them means putting the germs back into the body," said dr. Cusumano.

In addition, germs from the finger can also enter.

How To Stop Vulnerable Habits

If you want to quit, there are several ways you can try:

- Use tissue to clean the nasal dirt

- Use a salt spray to soften dry mucus.

- Recognize triggers such as stress, boredom, or anxiety

- Switch your hands with stress balls or small toys.

Don't forget, cut your nails and wash your hands regularly to reduce the risk of wounds and germs spreading.