What should I do for dryness and crusting in the nasal cavity?
Disease description:
I have suffered from rhinitis for many years. Recently, I’ve frequently experienced nasal dryness—extremely dry nasal passages—sometimes so severe that it causes bleeding, followed by crusting. What should I do about nasal dryness and crusting?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
This condition may result from “excessive internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept) or endocrine imbalance; however, other underlying causes cannot be ruled out. Under a physician’s guidance, oral medications to regulate endocrine function or herbs that clear heat and relieve fire may be prescribed to accelerate the elimination of excess internal heat. In daily life, increase water intake to ensure adequate hydration. When nasal dryness occurs, saline or moisturizing nasal sprays or rinses may be used to hydrate and cleanse the nasal passages.
