It’s something almost everyone does without a second thought—grabbing a tissue and blowing the nose to get rid of mucus. It sounds harmless, even helpful. But what if this routine act has been ...

Blowing your nose after exposure to irritants or allergens can help clear the nasal passages and improve breathing.

If your mucus is gray or black... …you likely inhaled dark-colored particles, like smoke from a fire or heavy exhaust.

Feeling stuffy? Blowing your nose could make you feel worse. That's because you're building up the pressure in your nostrils. This pressure can cause mucus to shoot up into your sinuses ...

Myth or fact? Snot can be good for you. Producing mucus will help clear your sinuses, help clear your nasal passages. Laura Martin, MD, MPH And the snot and the mucus, they help keep our mucous ...

Feeling stuffy? Blowing your nose could make you feel worse. That's because you're building up the pressure in your nostrils. This pressure can cause mucus to shoot up into your sinuses ...

Many people blow their nose incorrectly, potentially forcing mucus back into the sinuses, leading to infections and discomfort. Experts recommend a gentler approach. Blowing the nose may seem like ...