“Could I get meningitis?”
Male | 19 years old
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5 Answers
Ear-NoseandThroatDoctor(ENT)Ear-NoseandThroatDoctor(ENT)William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP

While that’s not impossible it’s highly unlikely. Better nasal hygiene is to flush your nose once or twice daily with one of the many over-the-counter nasal saline products. This will dramatically reduce your urge to “pick” your nose.
Best,
P. Gunnar Brolinson, DO