What to do if scabs repeatedly form in the nose

Scabbing in the nose is a problem that many people have, and it is the most common symptom of dry rhinitis. Dry rhinitis has a great impact on patients. If not treated in time, it will pose a certain threat to the health of the nose and even the health of the whole body, so it needs to be treated according to certain methods. So, what should you do if you have recurring scabs in your nose? Here are some effective methods for you.

1. Improve living environment

The key to treating dry rhinitis is to improve the living environment and enhance nutrition. First, clean the nasal cavity locally with saline or oil using a cotton swab to temporarily relieve nasal dryness. Then you can choose Chinese herbal nasal drops, such as Century Herbal Nose Soothing, which can regulate nasal mucosal secretions, kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. But be careful not to use vasoconstrictor medicines indiscriminately.

2. Take vitamin C

In addition, patients can take vitamin C, cod liver oil and other nasal immunity enhancing drugs orally to improve nasal dryness. While taking the medication, you should eat more fruits and vegetables and supplement vitamins A, C, etc., which will help the recovery of the nasal mucosal epithelium. Remember to avoid smoking and drinking as much as possible, and avoid spicy and hot foods.

3. Clean the nasal cavity

When you feel your nasal cavity is dry and scabbed, be sure to clean it, otherwise it will easily block your nasal cavity, causing nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. You can first pour a cup of boiling water and use the steam of the boiling water to fumigate your nose to keep your nasal cavity moist. This is more convenient to handle, or you can do it while taking a shower. Do not scratch hard with your fingernails, otherwise it is easy to damage the skin mucosa. If the condition is more serious, you can also go to the hospital to consult a doctor and buy nasal spray.

4. Drink more water

In daily life, you must pay attention to drinking more water. You don’t need a lot of water each time, but you must drink it in multiple times. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. When the weather is cold, pay attention to air conditioning, electric blankets, and heaters. Don’t use them too frequently, otherwise they will take away a lot of water in the body and make the nose dry. When using these heating facilities, you can use a humidifier in combination. Pay attention to a light diet and do not eat too many spicy and irritating foods. Otherwise, if your body gets inflamed, your nose will easily dry out and form scabs.

Therefore, dry and scabby nose is mostly caused by low moisture content in the external environment, which is a manifestation of lack of water in the body. You can moisten the nasal cavity first and then treat it, and then pay attention to replenishing the body with water in time. Don't ignore it, otherwise, the nasal mucosa will become sensitive and easily irritated, causing frequent sneezing and runny nose, and it will also make it easy for bacteria and viruses to enter, affecting the body's resistance.