How are droppings formed?

Everyone has droppings. But why are they there? What are they for ? Find out how droppings are formed.

" The droppings of nose are secretions made by the mucous nasal, explains Jean-Marc Juvanon, member of the French Society of Otolaryngology. It’s actually mucus more or less rich in water, which eventually dries up and hardens to give the appearance of "droppings" ".

What is the mucus for?

The mucus produced by the nasal mucosa is a clear, viscous fluid. But what is it for? " This natural secretion is intended to evacuate by the mucociliary system all that enters the nasal cavities. It is a kind of "treadmill", whose cells with eyelashes vibratiles cause mucus to the back of the throat. " As for the nasal mucosa, it acts like a real air conditioner. It warms and moistens theair inspired, while filtering it.

Why do we have droppings?

The problem is that very often this well-functioning system is outdated. Inhaled microparticles (dust, tobacco smoke, gas exhaust) accumulate. " Result, mucus or phlegm appears", explains Jean-Marc Juvanon, in other words the famous"boogers" ". Very often, moreover, they appear darker among the inhabitants of urban areas. Yes, it's pollution …

The consistency and color of the droppings…

" In the event of a viral attack, the mucus becomes superinfected and seeds Are growing. The consistency of the mucus will change from egg white to a thick yellow, then to green ". This explains, in case of influenza for example, the appearance of fluorescent green mucus. This color comes from neutrophil, white blood cells present in the mucus when infected.

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