# It feels like I have a big booger in my nose, but I don't **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 27, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939 "2017-10-27T01:35:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/1 "2017-10-27T01:35:53Z")
This has been going on for several days; I’ve investigated my left nostril for pimples, ingrown hairs, big hairs, and even tried to trim the hair. NOTHING is stopping it from itching. :rolleyes: I am frustrated! Has anyone else experienced anything like this? RRRGGHHH!! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/2 "2017-10-27T01:37:57Z")
Nasal polyps ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/3 "2017-10-27T01:42:21Z")
Probably not; it’s right at the outlet. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/4 "2017-10-27T02:15:53Z")
maybe it’s just irritated from all the investigations? do something else for awhile and let it calm down. go bake a cake take up knitting, if you have to ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/5 "2017-10-27T02:16:43Z")
It feels like a booger but it’snot. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/6 "2017-10-27T02:40:05Z")
Put some itchy cream stuff on it, maybe it is just a mosquito bite. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/7 "2017-10-27T03:32:44Z")
Sounds like you’ve got goblins. ---
**Author:** ![Dobbs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Dobbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dobbs)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/8 "2017-10-27T05:01:22Z")
I hate when that happens. Neti pot? ---
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/9 "2017-10-27T11:05:48Z")
A pair of pliers, clamp or even a vise will put an end to it and even better, a sharp knife:eek::eek: ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/10 "2017-10-27T11:11:29Z")
I hate phantom boogers! ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/11 "2017-10-27T12:06:53Z")
When you’re out with your honey and your nose is kind of runny Some people thinks it’s funny but it’s snot ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/12 "2017-10-27T14:35:08Z")
[Calvin has something to say:](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/8d/b7/6e8db79ea60a43e90a820a311e9e44d4.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/13 "2017-10-27T16:27:14Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > Probably not; it’s right at the outlet. In the nostril opening? I happen to have a polyp there, on the septum. ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/14 "2017-10-27T23:32:23Z")
Update: It appears to be a temporary issue, because it’s a lot better today. Not completely gone, but much improved. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/15 "2017-10-28T04:23:46Z")
Allergies. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/16 "2017-10-28T06:20:30Z")
1/4" drill, med speed. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/17 "2017-10-28T08:48:17Z")
Aerosol sailed spray, from the drug store. If it’s something that needs to work it’s way out, keeping your sinus passages very slippery and wet will certainly encourage that. If it’s a mild irritant the saline can only help. Good Luck! ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/18 "2017-10-28T17:29:36Z")
NM, should read more carefully. Carry on. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/19 "2017-10-28T20:14:15Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > 1/4" drill, med speed. Hmm. My Dremel user manual states that the drill is not to be used for home dental procedures. It didn’t say anything about nose work… ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-feels-like-i-have-a-big-booger-in-my-nose-but-i-dont/799939/20 "2017-10-29T22:21:07Z")
I hate this feeling. It amazes me how much even really flat boogers can restrict air flow.