Anonymous
11/23/2024 08:03
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
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.
Anonymous
11/22/2024 22:57
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Nasya oil is an ayurvedic treatment that is amazing. It’s sesame oil infused with herbs. I highly recommend it.
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Anonymous
11/22/2024 20:11
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
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.
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
11/22/2024 06:28
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
A humidifier in your house
Anonymous
11/22/2024 06:19
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
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
11/22/2024 02:59
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
DO NOT use petroleum (Vaseline) in your nostrils. Ultimately it is inhaled into your lungs where it stays forever.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 19:39
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Saline gel
Anonymous
11/21/2024 19:20
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Anonymous wrote:Vaseline up your nose with a finger.
Ew. Or just use a Q tip.
But yes, Vaseline.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 19:18
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Anonymous wrote:Saline spray, Flonase, or something else?
Those aren’t for moisture. Vaseline Is though.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 18:54
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Ayr gel
Anonymous
11/21/2024 18:49
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Vaseline or Aquaphor on a q-tip or finger. flonase dries out my nose.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 17:56
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Vaseline and a QTip.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 17:35
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Another vote for Ayr gel, plus sleeping with a humidifier.
Anonymous
11/21/2024 17:10
Subject: What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
Aquaphor
Anonymous
11/21/2024 17:00
Subject: Re:What’s the best way to moisturize my nostrils?
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.