You must have seen many people putting their fingers in their nose. Many people do this often. Many people have the habit of putting fingers in their nose but very few people accept it. The habit of putting fingers in the nose is considered wrong. But do you know that this habit of yours can also prove to be dangerous for health? In medical terms, putting fingers in the nose is called rhinotillexomania. A recent research has revealed a shocking thing about this. According to research, the habit of putting fingers in the nose can cause you a serious disease.
Bacteria can reach the brain:
Researchers at Griffith University in Australia conducted a study on mice. It was revealed that the bacteria reached the brain of the mice through the nasal passage. This bacteria caused signs of Alzheimer's. This study was published in the science magazine Scientific Reports. The study states that a bacteria called 'Kalamedia pneumoniae' can infect humans. This bacteria is responsible for pneumonia.
You can lose your ability to smell:
Research has shown that the habit of putting fingers in the nose is not a good habit. Putting fingers in the nose damages the lining of the nose. Also, bacteria can reach the brain. Also, with this habit, you can lose your ability to smell. This can also be the beginning of Alzheimer's.
Memory can be lost:
Let us tell you that Alzheimer's is a brain-related disease. In this, people's memory becomes weak or is completely lost. It affects the ability to think and understand. Not only this, a time can come when a person can lose the ability to do normal daily tasks.
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