What should I do if my nose hurts when I breathe?
Aug 03, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ge Weipeng
Introduction
1. Clean the nasal cavity daily with plain water.
2. Place a cup of hot water beneath the nose and alternately inhale and exhale through the nose and mouth to allow steam to enter the nasal passages, thereby moisturizing the nasal mucosa and alleviating nasal dryness.
3. Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking; avoid spicy or irritating foods.
4. Perform gentle local nasal massage daily.
The most common cause of nasal pain during breathing is rhinitis. Nasal pain arises due to reduced nasal secretions, resulting in thick, sticky mucus that adheres to the nasal mucosa and is difficult to expel. This mucus may occasionally contain blood or form blood crusts. Patients often experience nasal discomfort or a foreign-body sensation and frequently suffer from sneezing. Frequent nose-rubbing dries out the nasal vestibule, making blood vessels more fragile; even minor trauma can lead to epistaxis (nosebleeds). Pain intensifies particularly when mucosal erosion, ulceration, or perforation of the nasal septum occurs, often accompanied by blood-tinged nasal discharge.
The following measures may help alleviate nasal pain during inhalation:
1. Rinse the nasal cavity daily with clean water;
2. Place a cup of hot water beneath the nose and alternately inhale and exhale through the nose and mouth to allow steam to enter the nasal passages, thereby moisturizing the nasal cavity and relieving dryness;
3. Avoid alcohol consumption, smoking, and spicy or irritating foods;
4. Perform gentle local nasal massage daily.
