Can damaged nasal mucosa be repaired and healed?

Dec 02, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
The term "nasal mucosa" refers to the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity. In normal circumstances, damaged nasal mucosa can heal and repair itself. Damage to the nasal mucosa may result from rhinitis, nasal trauma, or other causes. Repair methods depend on the specific underlying cause. For instance, if damage is caused by rhinitis, saline solution or physiological seawater can typically be used to irrigate the nasal cavity and help restore the injured mucosa. If the damage results from trauma, artificial mucosal grafts may be applied for repair.

The term "nose inflammation membrane" usually refers to the nasal mucosa. In normal circumstances, damaged nasal mucosa can be repaired.

The nasal mucosa is a layer of tissue structure covering the surface of the nasal cavity, composed of epithelial tissue and loose connective tissue, with cartilage, bone, or skeletal muscle lying beneath it. Damage to the nasal mucosa may lead to symptoms such as bloody nasal discharge, nasal pain, or dryness. This damage is primarily caused by conditions like rhinitis or nasal trauma. Depending on the specific cause, various treatment methods can generally be selected to achieve repair to some extent. For example, if the nasal mucosa is damaged due to rhinitis, nasal irrigation using physiological saline or seawater spray under medical guidance can help restore the injured mucosa. Additionally, if the damage results from trauma, artificial repair membranes can often be used to facilitate healing.

Moreover, in cases where tumors in the nasal cavity or sinuses are removed and result in mucosal defects, artificial repair membranes can also be applied to reconstruct the damaged mucosa.