5 Remedies to Treat Dry Nose

Experiencing dry nose? While dry nose isn’t an immediate cause for concern, it is an uncomfortable situation. It can lead to health risks if left untreated, but there are ways you can remedy the problem quickly and effectively.


Here are five remedies you can use to treat dry nose:

1. Petroleum Jelly

Take a small amount of petroleum jelly on your finger and rub the lining inside your nose. Petroleum jelly isn’t harmful to your body in small amounts, and it helps moisturize your nose and prevent dryness over time.

2. Nasal Spray

You can purchase nasal sprays over the counter at your local pharmacy as they are great for helping moisturize a dry nose. Look for saline sprays to help remove allergens and pollutants from your noise while also keeping it from drying up.

3. Steam

Boil some water or take a hot shower or bath to get some steam inside of your nose. The steam can help moisturize the nose, and it can also help drain some of the pollutants out of your nose to keep you from experiencing more problems.

4. Damp Wipes

Use dampened facial tissues or wipes to clean along the lining of the nostrils where irritation typically occurs. If your nose feels dry and the area is sensitive, try using baby wipes as they can help provide long-lasting effects without causing over-drying.

5. Humidifier

Use a humidifier while you are sleeping to increase the humidity in the room. This can help with clearing the nasal passages and remedying the dryness. Be sure to put your humidifier in a place that humidifies the whole room and avoids furniture.

If you’re dealing with dry nose and want to speak with one of our professionals, schedule an appointment today.

You may also try using coconut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, or vitamin E oil to help deal with the dry nose. Should none of these options work, gives us a call.

Signs and Symptoms of Sinus Infections

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Have weeks gone by and your stuffy nose, headache and congestion can't seem to subside? It's likely you may have a sinus infection. Sinus infection symptoms can easily be confused with allergies or a cold. Check out a few tell tale signs that you're infact battling a sinus infection.

Facial pain and pressure.
Pain and pressure in your face specifally in your cheeks and under your eyes is indication your sinuses are plugged and unable to drain. Another sign could be pain or pressure when you move your head back and forth.

Headache.
The pain, pressure, inflamation and tightening of your facial muscles can lead to headaches. Sinus-related headaches often times feel similiar to tension headaches.

Discolored mucus. 
One of the most common signs of a sinus infection is discolored (usually green or yellowish) mucus coming from your throat or nose.

Your teeth hurt.
If you're having some of the symptoms listed above and then your teeth start bothering you, this is normal. Sinus infections often lead to tooth pain beacuse of the built up pressure in your head and face.

If you're suffering from sinus pain or chronic sinusitis, give Florida Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery a call to schedule an appointment. Our team is here to help treat you and have you feeling healthy and happy once again. We can be reached by calling 877-EAR-NOSE. For more information, visit www.floridaent.com.