Claudia Oshry
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Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose causing infections that lead to crusting, tissue damage, and nosebleeds.
Researchers are investigating the theory that trauma to the nasal lining can transmit germs to the brain, potentially triggering inflammation and the formation of amyloid plaques.
These are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting over 7 million Americans.
Okay, it sounds like
I could stop picking my nose, obviously, or you could wash your hands.
I could become like a big sanitizer person.
Yeah.
The spray, you know?
Yes.
But then you're putting chemicals in your nose.
At least it's not dirt.
Agreed.
But that could be a different issue.
Maybe just wash your hands.
Yeah.
No, I mean, I do, but I could be like way more vigilant about it.
Or maybe they should have like a sleeve you can put on your finger.
Yeah.
Or a tissue.
Like if you're going to that trouble, just get a tissue.