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How do boogers form?


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Mucus prevents nasal passages from drying. As water leaves mucus, it evaporates and thickens, which is what a booger is. ChaCha!

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When dust or germs land inside your nose, the mucus that is produced in your nose traps it and eventually dries making a booger.

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They form when dirty snot dries out. What ever you do, don't eat that booger! Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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Boogers form when dirty snot dries up in your nose from breathing. ChaCha!

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