My nose is getting hard and painful

Some people may feel some pain in their nose, and it may feel hard to the touch. This is very likely due to rhinitis. Of course, if the weather is too cold, it may also cause the nose to become stiff and painful. If you find that your nose becomes hard and painful, be sure not to pick your nose, do not eat irritating foods, and seek medical attention immediately.

1. A dry and painful nose may be caused by dry rhinitis, allergic rhinitis or atrophic rhinitis. In mild cases, medication can be used, while in severe cases, surgery is required to cure it.

2. Cold weather can cause dry and sore nose. Wear more clothes when going out to prevent the condition from worsening.

3. Repeated colds can cause dry and sore nose. You should exercise more often to improve your resistance to cold and immunity.

4. Allergies to pollen and dust can cause dry and sore nose. For example, there is more pollen in spring and there are strong winds and sandstorms in the north. People who are prone to allergies will experience symptoms of dry and sore nose.

What to do if your nose hurts

1. Drug treatment

Depending on the cause of the dry and sore nose, different medicines need to be taken. For example, if the dry and sore nose is caused by getting angry, you need to take medicine to reduce fire and detoxify; if the dry and sore nose is caused by rhinitis, you need to take medicine to treat rhinitis; if the dry and sore nose is caused by a cold, you need to take cold medicine.

2. Daily care

In daily life, try to avoid catching colds. Repeated colds can easily cause rhinitis. In order to improve resistance, try to diversify your diet and actively participate in physical activities to help improve immunity. For people with weaker constitutions, such as the elderly, pregnant women, and children, they should wear more clothes when going out. They can try washing their nose with saline solution at ordinary times. Long-term persistence can improve their resistance.

3. During the treatment, patients cannot eat any spicy food and must pay attention to rest.