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How To Treat Scabs Inside Nostrils And Runny Nose?
Hi - I have had a stuffy nose for about a month now. It started just in the left nostril and now is in both. They are so dry that I now have small scabs inside my nostrils which sometimes bleed when I blow my nose. I have been using a saline spray a couple of times a day but wondering if there s something else out there that would work better. Thank you, Kim
As you mention in your query that you have running nose along with scabs inside your nostrils . Running nose can have many causes like sinus infection ,cold and allergy . The most probable reason for running nose is allergic rhinitis.You should avoid the cause of allergy and use anti histaminenasal spray for it.
The scabs in nostril can be due to number of reasons like dryness of mucosa ,picking inside nose .dry climate and blowing nose too hard .Sometimes it can be caused by bacterial infection .
I would suggest you keep using saline spray along with some antibiotic ointment ,apply petroleum jelly to prevent dryness ,do not blow your nose hardly ,avoid temptation of picking nose and take steam for cogestion
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Scabs Inside Nostrils And Runny Nose?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. As you mention in your query that you have running nose along with scabs inside your nostrils . Running nose can have many causes like sinus infection ,cold and allergy . The most probable reason for running nose is allergic rhinitis.You should avoid the cause of allergy and use anti histamine nasal spray for it. The scabs in nostril can be due to number of reasons like dryness of mucosa ,picking inside nose .dry climate and blowing nose too hard .Sometimes it can be caused by bacterial infection . I would suggest you keep using saline spray along with some antibiotic ointment ,apply petroleum jelly to prevent dryness ,do not blow your nose hardly ,avoid temptation of picking nose and take steam for cogestion Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari