Author:
Louise Ward
Date Of Creation:
4 February 2021
Update Date:
2 July 2024
Content
Blowing a lot of nose due to allergies, colds, or dry cold weather can cause nose pain. The sensitive tissues around and in the nose become dry and cracked when subjected to frequent "small shocks" from blowing and wiping the nose. An allergy is especially problematic because it lasts longer than just a week or two like a cold or the flu. Regardless of the cause, there are steps you can take to relieve the pain of your nose.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Reduce irritation and scratching of the nose
Rub the moisturizer out of the nostrils. It's best to use pure petroleum-distilled wax like Vaseline and an ointment like Neosporin. Use the tip of a cotton swab to dab some of this product and rub around the nostrils. The moisturizer not only reduces dryness, but also provides a barrier against irritation caused by a runny nose.
- If you don't have products like Vaseline and Neosporin, you can use a regular facial oil. The facial oil isn't as moisturizing as it is, but it also reduces discomfort somewhat.
Buy a tissue soaked in moisturizing oil. If you're willing to spend a little more money there are a number of high-quality facial tissues that can soothe your nose. You should buy products impregnated with lotions because they cause less damage to the nose to use and the balm has an interactive function against irritation. Not causing scratches when blowing your nose also means your nose will be less uncomfortable in the long run.
Wet your nose with a washcloth. If your nose is heavily scratched or bleeding, provide warm moisture to ease the pain. Soak a washcloth in hot water, then gently press it into the nostrils. Tilt your head back and leave the washcloth in place until the towel temperature drops to room temperature. During this time you must breathe through your mouth.- Rub pure petroleum-distilled wax or Neosporin into your nose immediately after wetting it with a washcloth.
- Throw away the washcloth or wash it immediately.
Reduce nasal discharge. Having a stuffy or runny nose makes us very uncomfortable and you tend to blow your nose frequently. You have to fight this trend, even if you try. If you are alone at home, blow your nose only when absolutely necessary. If you have a runny mucus, gently blot it out instead of blowing it hard into a dry tissue, making your nose even more irritated.
Use a gentle blow technique. Instead of taking a deep breath and exhaling strongly, you should blow gently to reduce damage to your nose. Dispense gently over one side of your nose and do the same with the other side. Continue blowing alternately between nostrils until they are well ventilated.
- Always thin the mucus with a decongestant technique before blowing.
Seek medical treatment for allergies. Your doctor may prescribe anti-allergy medication to manage the situation. Regardless of whether you're treating your allergy with an injection or using a Flonase spray, your nose will be more comfortable after the allergy is treated.
- Be aware that oral decongestants tend to drier mucus and make your nose more uncomfortable.
Method 2 of 2: Treatment of a stuffy nose
Thinning mucus in the nose. There are many ways to help thin nasal secretions that cause congestion. If you spend a little time doing these techniques, your blowout will improve significantly. The need for blowing the nose also decreases over time and thus reduces nose damage. You should perform the following decongestant techniques as needed and always blow your nose right after.
Sit in a room with steam. The sauna is the perfect place to clear your nose and relax after a long day, but if you can't afford a sauna, you can make use of your bathroom. Turn on the hot water in the shower and close the door to prevent the steam from escaping. Sit in the bathroom for 3-5 minutes or until the mucus loosens and becomes thinner. Gently blow your nose before exiting the bathroom.
- To save water, you should only blow your nose after you have finished steaming.
Apply warm compresses to the bridge of the nose. Microwave the damp washcloth until it is warm but not too hot. The time you keep in the oven depends on the type of microwave oven, so it's a good idea to leave the towel for 30 seconds for the first time and add another 15 seconds after each check how hot it is. The washcloth should be hot enough, but you should still be able to tolerate the application. Place the towel over your nose and let it sit until the heat is gone. The heat will loosen mucus even if you apply it only from the outside of the nasal cavity.
- Repeat as needed before blowing your nose.
Wash your nose with salt water. This means that you use salt water to clear your nasal cavity, which can be found at most drugstores. Use a salt water bottle sprayed on each side of your nose twice to thin the mucus. If you don't want to buy, you can make your own brine at home:
- Mix about 250 ml of warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Buy a straw at a supermarket or pharmacy, use a straw to clear your nose with the salt water you've just prepared.
Use a specialized nasal wash. The nasal wash bottle looks like a miniature teapot. It clears your sinuses by pushing a stream of warm water into one nose and out through the other. Cook water to a minimum temperature of 49 ° C to eliminate harmful bacteria, then let the water cool to the correct temperature before using the spray. Tilt your head back and pour water into the right nostril, you must keep the head tilted while pouring the water through the left nostril.
- Consider not using a nasal wash if you live in an area with poorly treated water. There have been several reports of asbestos infections from tap water.
Regularly drink warm tea. The throat and nose are closely related, so drinking warm water will also warm the nasal cavity. Similar to the steam inhalation method, drinking warm tea helps mucus move more easily. You can drink any tea you like, but it's best to choose a tea with cold relief if you have a cold. Shop for cold or flu tea at the supermarket or department store. Peppermint tea and clove tea can help soothe the throat and clear the nose.
Exercise if your health allows. If you have a very severe cold or flu, you should definitely rest, but if an allergy is causing a runny nose, exercise is a good choice. When you exercise your heart rate will increase rapidly and cause sweating, the beneficial side effect of this is that the mucus also loosens.Just 15 minutes of exercise is effective, as long as you stay away from the allergen. For example, if you're allergic to pollen, don't go for a run outdoors.
Eat spicy foods. Remember when you ate something very spicy, did you have a runny nose at that time? It's ideal for blowing your nose, so eat chili, hot pepper, or anything else that might cause a runny nose. Blow your nose as soon as the mucus is thin so it can be easily moved out.
Buy a humidifier. You can buy a humidifier from a pharmacy to keep the air moist while you sleep. Choose a device with a cool mist setting, because warm mist also makes your stuffy nose worse. Set the machine to reach the optimum air humidity of 45-50%.
- Desktop models hold about 4-15 liters of water and should be changed daily. Completely clean the water tank every three days.
- The best water filter is the HEPA type and you should replace it periodically as recommended by the manufacturer.
Massage the sinus area. Massaging the area above your sinuses can clear your nasal cavity and make it easier for you to drain the mucus out. For a stronger effect, use rosemary, peppermint, or lavender essential oils, but avoid getting the essential oils in your eyes. Finally, rinse your face with a washcloth soaked in warm water. Use your index and middle fingers to gently massage in a circular motion upwards:
- Forehead (frontal sinus)
- Nasal bridge and temples (sinus sieve)
- Under the eyes (maxillary sinus)
Warning
- Get medical treatment right away if you have a sinus infection, cold or flu that lasts a week and doesn't improve. Signs include a pale and blue nasal discharge, along with a headache in the sinuses.
- Although rare, sometimes vaseline applied under the nose can be inhaled into the lungs and cause fatty pneumonia. Avoid applying vaseline too often and rotate using different moisturizers.
