How to treat dry and itchy nose in winter

In winter, the wind is stronger and the air is drier. If you go out often, your nasal cavity will feel dry and even itchy. This is related to the dryness of the nasal mucosa. If you are not careful, it may even cause the capillaries in the nasal cavity to rupture, leading to nose bleeding. At this time, you should pay attention to timely conditioning. It is best to wear a mask when going out. In addition, in terms of diet, you should eat more foods that have a hydrating and warming effect, eat less spicy and irritating foods, avoid getting angry, and aggravate the symptoms. When the symptoms of dryness and itching are more obvious, you can use certain medications for treatment.

1. Prepare erythromycin eye ointment and cotton swabs

Squeeze a little bit of eye ointment onto a cotton swab, not too much, otherwise it will be greasy and your nose will feel uncomfortable, then gently and slowly apply it to your nose. Then just stop fiddling with your nose and let it penetrate. If it is absorbed quickly, you can apply eye ointment once in a while, depending on the situation and what you feel comfortable with.

2. Diet therapy

Eat light food and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Eat more vegetables, fruits, etc.

3. Maintain a positive attitude

Don't be anxious or irritable, change bad living habits, don't overwork, choose some functional health foods regularly to improve immune function, get sick less or not, and improve the quality of life.

4. Patients with perennial rhinitis

Improving the living environment, such as not keeping cats, dogs and other animals, removing carpets and feather mattresses, ventilating the room, and reducing dust can reduce the chance of disease.

5. For those with identified allergens

Try to avoid contact with others. People with hay fever should reduce outdoor activities during the pollen spreading period.

6. Do some physical exercise

Choose sports activities that suit you, such as mountain climbing, Tai Chi, jogging, etc. You should also do nasal massage regularly to enhance the nasal cavity's ability to resist allergens.

The above are the self-treatment methods for allergic rhinitis. There are many treatments for allergic rhinitis. In addition to regular treatment, you can also try Chinese medicine remedies. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or specialist. The editor wishes all patients with rhinitis a speedy and complete recovery.