A Chinese man’s lifelong nose-picking habit finally caught up with him—forcing him into emergency surgery after rupturing an artery in his face.
According to his wife, who shared the ordeal online, her husband had a habit of digging into his nostrils wherever he went—standing, sitting, even lying in bed. One day, his routine took a dangerous turn when he triggered a nosebleed that simply wouldn’t stop, no matter how much pressure they applied.
Desperate, the couple rushed to a hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a ruptured artery and immediately prepped him for surgery. His wife, not missing a chance for some well-earned sarcasm, recorded his recovery and quipped, “Honey, why don’t you pick your nose? Get up and pick it again.” The clip quickly gained traction online, proving that sometimes bad habits have serious consequences—and that spouses never miss an opportunity to say, “I told you so.”
Medical experts warn that excessive nose-picking isn’t just unsightly—it can lead to infections, nasal tissue damage, and in extreme cases, life-threatening internal bleeding. This man learned the hard way that some habits are best left behind.
Five Fast Facts
- The human nose can produce up to a liter of mucus per day.
- The nasal cavity is lined with tiny hair-like structures called cilia that help trap dust and debris.
- Excessive nose-picking can increase the risk of nasal staph infections.
- Some studies suggest that habitual nose-pickers may be more prone to spreading bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.
- The strongest artery in the human body is the aorta, which can handle the pressure of a fire hose.
