What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you everyone! I’d never heard of Ayr gel. My PCP said to use Flonase, but I was concerned it could dry me out more since it’s for allergies.

The steroid sprays aren't going to do anything for dryness. I do recommend one of the gel sprays or vaseline.

[Anonymous]

Aquaphor

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Ayr gel, plus sleeping with a humidifier.

[Anonymous]

Vaseline and a QTip.

[Anonymous]

Vaseline or Aquaphor on a q-tip or finger. flonase dries out my nose.

[Anonymous]

Ayr gel

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Saline spray, Flonase, or something else?

Those aren’t for moisture. Vaseline Is though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Vaseline up your nose with a finger.

Ew. Or just use a Q tip.

But yes, Vaseline.

[Anonymous]

Saline gel

[Anonymous]

DO NOT use petroleum (Vaseline) in your nostrils. Ultimately it is inhaled into your lungs where it stays forever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DO NOT use petroleum (Vaseline) in your nostrils. Ultimately it is inhaled into your lungs where it stays forever.

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This is exactly the treatment docs recommend for persistent nosebleeds.

[Anonymous]

A humidifier in your house

[Anonymous]

I do Ayr Gel with a Q tip. If you need something thicker, I’d opt for something like lanolin (they make 100% pure forms for breastfeeding, so it’s often sold in the baby section). I’ve used that in a pinch, but never all the way up with the Q Tip.

When my mother had nosebleeds from dryness, the doctors told her to use antibiotic cream. I’ve tried it and don’t like the feel (especially the ones with a bit of lidocaine), but I once saw a study that found antibiotic cream in the nostrils leads to a local immune reaction that may protect against inhaled viruses. So if you ever need it to do double-duty, eg when flying, that’s an option.

[Anonymous]

Nasya oil is an ayurvedic treatment that is amazing. It’s sesame oil infused with herbs. I highly recommend it.

https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/products/nasya-oil-7

[Anonymous]

I use a moisturizing saline spray with aloe. CVS has it. The key for me is the spray before bed and a humidifier on my nightstand. Occasionally need the spray mid morning, but overnight seems to control it well. There are also mini humidifiers that can sit on a desk; mine died but our last snowy winter I relied on it to combat the heat being on all the time.