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Apr 2023
40m 59s

Sawbones: Nose Blowing

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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Blowing your nose is maybe the only small glint of satisfaction had while having a cold or sinus infection. But is blowing your nose actually good, or even safe? Dr. Sydnee and Justin look through the history of handkerchiefs and nose-wiping to the science of what happens to your sinuses when you blow your nose in order to try and find a happy medium. Music ... Show More
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