Dryness in the nose - treatment

The dryness of the nasal mucosa is a fairly frequent complaint in medical practice. This symptom can also be accompanied by itching, burning in the nose, a feeling of stuffiness, full or partial loss of smell, a headache.

Consequences and complications of dryness in the nose

Due to dryness in the nose, the basic protective functions of the nasal mucosa are violated, associated with filtration, warming and moistening of air entering the airways. As a result, the susceptibility to infections transmitted by airborne droplets increases, and dust and other contaminants easily penetrate the bronchi and lungs.

Unpleasant consequences of dryness of the nasal mucosa may be cracks on it and the occurrence of nasal bleeding due to the constant formation of dry crusts.

Permanent strong dryness and stuffiness in the nose without treatment can lead to atrophy of the nasal mucosa, which in the future can even cause the destruction of cartilage and bones.

Inflammatory process in the nose can spread to the mucous membranes of the nasal sinuses, tear duct and other closely located areas. In the future, inflammation can cause such pathologies as otitis media, bronchitis, sinusitis.

Treatment of dry nasal mucosa

Among the necessary rules that must be observed to eliminate an unpleasant sensation in the nose are the following:

1. Maintain normal air humidity in the room (using humidifiers). It is also necessary to regularly ventilate the room, both in the warm season and in the cold.
2. Use of moisturizing spray from dryness in the nose on the basis of sea water or isotonic NaCl solution (Otrivin, Salin, Akvalor, etc.). These drugs are physiologic for the nasal mucosa, so they can be used without restrictions as necessary.
3. The laying of ointments for the nose from dryness, contributing to the restoration of tissues (oxoline ointment, Vaseline, Vinilin balm, Pinosol ointment, etc.).
4. Carrying out steam or aerosol inhalations with herbal decoctions and saline solutions.
5. Compliance with a sufficient drinking regime. When dry nasal mucosa must drink more liquid in any form (water, juice, compotes, tea, milk, etc.). Thus, all tissues of the body are saturated with moisture from the inside.
6. Revision of medications taken. If you take medication (both for external and internal administration), one of the side effects of which is the dryness of the nasal mucosa, you should consult your doctor about the possibility of reducing the dosage or completely stopping their intake.
7. A good remedy for severe dryness in the nose are neutral vegetable oils (sesame, peach, olive, linseed, etc.). In this case, long-term use of oils is not recommended to prevent the mucous membrane from functioning normally.

Dryness in the nose - folk remedies

Against the dryness of the nasal mucosa can also be controlled with the help of folk methods:

1. Washing of the nasal passages with herbs: peppermint, plantain, Kalina leaves, linden flowers, chamomile. In the broth, you can add baking soda - half a teaspoon to a glass of broth. After washing it is recommended to drip into each nostril 2 to 3 drops of any vegetable oil.
2. Burying in the nose of aloe juice - 2 to 3 drops in each nostril twice a day.
3. To restore the mucous membrane with dryness in the nose, you can use sea buckthorn oil or rosehip oil, digesting 2 to 3 drops three times a day.

Dryness in the nose - prevention

In order not to experience all the "pleasures" of the disease of the nasal mucosa, it is worth keeping to preventive measures. These include:

1. Use of personal protective equipment when working in dusty and polluted conditions.
2. Maintaining normal indoor air humidity.
3. Avoid prolonged use of vasoconstrictors for the nose.
4. Timely call to the doctor at the first sign of the disease.