What should I do if I have “internal heat” in my nose?
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing nasal heatiness (a traditional Chinese medicine term indicating internal heat) and pain over the past few days, likely due to seasonal changes. I’d like to know how best to manage nasal heatiness.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Nasal “heatiness” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept referring to inflammatory or irritative symptoms) can be alleviated by rinsing the nasal cavity with normal saline, which effectively relieves nasal dryness. Additionally, applying a few drops of peppermint oil nasal solution to the nostrils helps moisten the dry nasal mucosa, maintain its elasticity, and effectively prevent epistaxis (nosebleeds). Nasal “heatiness” primarily results from decreased immunity or excessive consumption of spicy, irritating foods, which may cause nasal mucosal dryness, pain, and even epistaxis.
