Curious Kids: why do we have boogers?
- Written by Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
Svitlana-ua/ShutterstockWhy do we have boogers in our nose? – Tia, aged 6
Great question, Tia!
Boogers, snot, bogeys and boogies are the common names for dried nasal mucus. Our nasal mucus is normally a clear, runny substance. However, as it moves closer to the surface of our nose it loses moisture to the air, dries out, and starts to harden.