Dry nose Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in Byculla, Mumbai

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Dry nose

Dryness of the nose is a common symptom of certain unfavourable environmental conditions and can also be a side effect of medications. The nose requires a specific humidity level, and extremely hot or dry situations can affect the dry nose.

Some of these common symptoms include:

Sore throat
Headache
Sinus pain or pressure
Nosebleeds
Dry nose
Dry mouth

Common causes of dry nose

Environmental conditions that lack humidness commonly cause dry nose and include:

Air conditioning
Desert climate
Indoor heating (forced air or radiant delivery)
Sauna without steam

Other causes of the dry nose includes –

Medicines, such as decongestants, antihistamines and anticholinergics
Misuse of nasal sprays
Sjogren’s syndrome

Your doctor may prescribe:

Antibiotics for acute or chronic sinusitis
Treatment for your Sjögren syndrome

How are dry sinuses treated?

During the night, place a humidifier in your bedroom to keep the air from getting too dry
Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water
Get some fresh air
Remove all kinds of allergens and irritants from your environment
Use of nasal spray to hydrate and lubricate your nasal passages
Hot water bath and inhale the steam