I have noticed that when I am speaking to somebody in front of me even though I have just finished brushing my teeth, that person sometimes scratches his nose with one of his hands. And this I have observed with many people. What is the cause and how can it be avoided?
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Well ask them what the issue is and they might be open enough to tell you if there is a problem.  Maybe it is there way of telling you that they are not interested in the topic being talked about.  All I can really say is just ask them.  Go from there.
166623
NOT EVERY BODY PICKS IN THEIR NOSE. THEY SAY IT'S NASTY OR DISCUSSING, but every once in a while somebody catches them digging in. It's human nature to do so. I've caught plenty of people and i have done so myself especially when it to deep to even blow it out!!
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Exactly what the first 2 said plus: floss! Brush ur teeth n then floss n u will b surprised how even if u didn't remove food particles, there will b a bad odor on the floss..meaning there is still bacteria there..imagine if u don't floss! Hope this helps.\n\nO, do u hv sinus problems? I read somewhere that ppl with this problem tend to hv more of a problem with bad breath..ask ur Dr.
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The people who thought you were stupid, would KNOW you are stupid if you do it.\n\nWish I knew the details of the effects to help you.  I'm pretty sure that it destroys brain cells and thus causing brain damage.\n\nI guess that means that if you weren't stupid before sniffing, you would be after sniffing.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
20540
It seems like he might just be saying that.  Little kids do stuff like that.  If you believe it's something more than just a phase he's going through, take him to the doctor.  Maybe he has a really sensitive nose.
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My 17 year old son had the same thing , I took him to a specialist .\n\nIt's caused by blood vessels that are enlarged in the nose and too close to the surface of the skin.\nJust toching, light rubbing, sneezing, caused nose bleeds.\nhe would get 1 - 4 nosebleeds a day, and that scared me.\n\nHe was given two options.\n1. Put some vasaline inside the nostril that bleeds and it won't happen as often.\n2. Have the blood vessels cauterized which is done with a chemical ( silver nitrate ) and a Q-tip and takes about 30 seconds.\nThe chemical is rubbed inside the nostril and the blood vessels are "Burned "and sealed .\n\nHe has never had another nose bleed since he had the cauterization done.\n\nIm not sure of the cost because he's on a medical program but whatever the cost would have been we would have paid it.\n\nJust in case your reasons or medical situation might be different you should see a doctor.
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They have some guilty secret that they are afraid people will realize or they are lying their heads off on one topic or another while speaking. \n\nThe other possibility is that you have some spinach caught between your teeth or a new pimple on your nose and they are embarrassed to mention it to you.so they are avoiding that kind of mental closeness.
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It is just a subconscious action. It is just to see if their hair or nose or something on their face is alright or to fix it, just to reassure themselves there is no problem with their hair or something on their face or nose. If they twirl their hair they can be nervous, shy, or just bored, or it is just something they do automatically when you have nothing to use your hands for, the same way people twist things or drum with their fingers, and in some cases it is just a habit to twirl their hair. It is something to occupy the hands with.
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That is sad. Some people have digestion problems and cant help their breath is bad, other are just nasty and dont take care of their teeth. I would be honest with him, but dont tell him his mouth smells like booty gone wrong, offer him a mint or something. Definitly dont be agressive and rude about it.
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Just don't day anything about it.  She'll probably forget it, or she might not have even noticed.  If she or someone else says anything about it, just say what is true- you nose has been itching, and it's none of their business.
22525
Have you used a tongue scraper?  Often bacteria accumulates on the tongue which is a major cause of bad breath.
138961
Some times this is caused by something else other than just bad breath you should see a dentist or doctor and get their advice it might just be something you are eating or something they can help you with.  Good Luck.
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I have a few patients that I wonder about too.  But most of the patients that really like the cleanings are the ones that really like the salon's too.  They are generally the fastidious flossers.  One patient,  says that the ultrasonic scaler is like having an itch scratch in the middle of your back.  "you can never quite get enough, when it really itches"\n\n\nThe playing around in your mouth is not normal.
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stop tryin please people.  u cant not hurt everyones feelings.  just offer the person wit bad breath gum all the time.  get the flavored gum so they dont suspect ur hintin that.  i have no clue wat to do for the person u not friends wit.
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Most likey, you used to breath through your nose and now you breath through your mouth.  Have you had a cold recently?  Allergies?  Your nose might be stuffed up, causing you to breath through your mouth.
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1. Nose hairs are to filter any atmospheric dirt in the air from entering entire your air passage and into your lungs. That's why it is not advocated that you breathe through your mouth.\n\n2. The lymphatic system acts as a secondary circulatory system, so it backups the cardiovascular system (which is the primary circulatory system).
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You poor thing!  :-)  It's also possible there could be a medical problem affecting your breath.  Here's a link to some basic info about halitosis.  Good luck to future smooching!