Topical treatments and nasal sprays may also be helpful.
If you try several dry nose treatments and don’t find relief, reach out to your healthcare provider.
This can help ease the stuffed or clogged feeling in your nose.
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It may also be helpful to limit your intake of alcohol andcaffeine.
Increase Humidity
Ahumidifieradds moisture to the air.
Humidifiers can help treat nasal dryness by increasing the environmental humidity.
They are especially useful in arid climates that can rob the body of moisture.
you’re able to also boil water andinhale its steam.
It also keeps your nasal passageways moist.
Saline sprays work by altering theosmotic pressureof mucosal tissues.
Whensalt (sodium)comes into contact with nasal tissues, it draws water into the nasal passages.
Saline nasal sprays are sold over-the-counter (OTC) at drug stores or pharmacies.
Petroleum jelly forms an occlusive (airtight) seal that traps moisture and keeps the nasal tissues moist.
Vaseline is the best-known brand of petroleum jelly, sold in the United States since 1870.
Although generally regarded as safe, petroleum jelly can cause lung problems if overused in the nostrils.
Use a cotton swab to apply a small amount inside of each nostril.
Essential oils are commonly inhaled.
Avoid getting essential oils on your skin as they can cause irritation.
Avoid using harsh wipes such as paper towels around the nasal area.
These can increase irritation and cause more discomfort.
Consider Medications
Using or avoiding certain medications can help address your dry nose issues.
Some people try corticosteroids to relieve dryness in the nose.
But they may also make dryness worse.
If you are taking any of these medications, easing off of them may help relieve dry nose symptoms.
Dry air can cause your nasal membranes to dry out, leading to cracking and scabs.
If you pick at the dried tissues, bleeding can occur, leading to even more scabbing and dryness.
There are some conditions, such asSjogrens syndromeoratrophic rhinitis, that can cause a dry nose.
Your healthcare provider can help determine if an underlying cause needs to be addressed.
The treatment may include drinking more water and using a saline nasal spray, Neti pot, or humidifier.
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