What should I do if there are red lumps in my nasal cavity?

The nasal cavity is an important part of the respiratory tract. It is always moist and secretes mucus, which absorbs dust in the exhaled air and improves the cleanliness of the gas entering the lungs. The nasal cavity is also a part of the body where people are prone to illness. Usually, the probability of rhinitis attacks is higher, and it is easy for red lumps to grow in the nasal cavity. Let’s take a look at what to do if there are red lumps in the nasal cavity?

Rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of the nasal cavity. It is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens, various physical and chemical factors, and certain systemic diseases. The main pathological changes of rhinitis are congestion, swelling, exudation, hyperplasia, atrophy or necrosis of the nasal mucosa.

1. Treatment of the cause

Identify systemic and local causes, and promptly treat systemic chronic diseases, sinusitis, adjacent infected lesions, and deviated nasal septum. Improve living and working environment, exercise, and enhance body resistance.

2. Local treatment

(1) Intranasal glucocorticoids are the first choice for chronic rhinitis. They have good anti-inflammatory effects and ultimately produce a decongestive effect. It can be used for a longer period of time as needed, with good efficacy and safety.

(2) Nasal cleaning: For those with more or thicker nasal secretions, the nasal cavity can be cleaned with normal saline to remove the nasal secretions and improve nasal ventilation.

(3) Oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray can be used as an intranasal decongestant, and continuous use should not exceed 7 days. If you need to continue using it, you need to stop for 3 to 5 days. Long-term use of 0.5% to 1% ephedrine nasal drops can damage the ciliary structure of the nasal mucosa and should be avoided as much as possible. If it is necessary to use it, use it in small amounts intermittently. The use of nasal drops is prohibited because it has been shown to cause drug-induced rhinitis.

(4) Other treatments include blockade therapy, acupuncture therapy, etc., which are rarely used.