Dumb Q about colds.

[FrustratedUser]

So my days suck now because I got a cold. On to the stupid question:

Where is the runny crap from my nose come from and why is it there?

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

its your brains that have been liquidified by whatever virus you have.

 

[chrisms]

I always thought it was germs.. your body gets them out of your blood and puts them in your nose, so if you blow your nose often you're ridding yourself of the sickness.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
its your brains that have been liquidified by whatever virus you have.

<slaps forehead>
So THAT's why only see black and white now!?

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: chrisms
I always thought it was germs.. your body gets them out of your blood and puts them in your nose, so if you blow your nose often you're ridding yourself of the sickness.

Makes sense.

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: chrisms
I always thought it was germs.. your body gets them out of your blood and puts them in your nose, so if you blow your nose often you're ridding yourself of the sickness.

Makes sense.

I suppose

 

[redly]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
its your brains that have been liquidified by whatever virus you have.

<slaps forehead>
So THAT's why only see black and white now!?

maybe you should stop slapping yourself on the head

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: redly

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
its your brains that have been liquidified by whatever virus you have.

<slaps forehead>
So THAT's why only see black and white now!?

maybe you should stop slapping yourself on the head

Good point.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Your nose, mouth and eyes are also obvious entry points for germs. Tears and mucus contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that breaks down the cell wall of many bacteria. Saliva is also anti-bacterial. Since the nasal passage and lungs are coated in mucus, many germs not killed immediately are trapped in the mucus and soon swallowed. Mast cells also line the nasal passages, throat, lungs and skin. Any bacteria or virus that wants to gain entry to your body must first make it past these defenses.

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Your nose, mouth and eyes are also obvious entry points for germs. Tears and mucus contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that breaks down the cell wall of many bacteria. Saliva is also anti-bacterial. Since the nasal passage and lungs are coated in mucus, many germs not killed immediately are trapped in the mucus and soon swallowed. Mast cells also line the nasal passages, throat, lungs and skin. Any bacteria or virus that wants to gain entry to your body must first make it past these defenses.

Why don't our bodies make cool defenses like little cells that use mounted laser rockets to repel foreign invaders from the bottom of our noses?

If only I were God...

 

[EyeMWing]

It's called "snot"

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
It's called "snot"

Ahh, me no american native. Me learn english from a book.

I was looking for the right word and 'Gooey stuff' and 'runny crap' sounded pretty good.