Dry nose

Android 07 · 2 Nov 2020

I have had this issue for a few years. My nose gets dry when I am indoors at home. I have tried using vaseline to coat the insides of my nostrils and even baby oil and neither has helped. I have seen Doctors abroad and even went to see a private consultant here and everyone gave me the all clear.
The issue peaks at night. A nostril will block up during my sleep and I start snoring. My wife seems to be facing the same issue now.

I sniff Olbas oil and it opens up my nostrils and I can breathe again but this is not a permanent solution.

Has anyone had this? Could it because of materials used in rooms or something?

Trazor · 2 Nov 2020

If you haven't already. make sure your central heating is off and leave a window open, works on my dry throat.

EFLImpudence · 2 Nov 2020

Not an expert, but -

You say "A" nostril will block.

Is it not the case that we alternate between nostrils?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_cycle

Perhaps you are shoving too many foreign things up your nose.

Mottie · 2 Nov 2020

Have you tried hypoallergenic pillows and bedding?

elisa123 · 2 Nov 2020

Place an open container filled with water on your window sill or near the radiator.

Mottie · 2 Nov 2020

Humidifier?

conny · 2 Nov 2020

Mottie said:
Humidifier?

That would dry the air out even more. An open window, possibly with a small fan in the room, would be the better method.

Trazor · 2 Nov 2020

conny said:
That would dry the air out even more. An open window, possibly with a small fan in the room, would be the better method.

No, a dehumidifier dries the air, a humidifier puts moisture in the air.

Android 07 · 7 Nov 2020

The window in my room is always open. Central heating is turned on for an hour every evening. I have used a Vicks humidifier and that was of no help. I have tried taking allergy tablets as well but to no avail.

HERTS P&D · 7 Nov 2020

'A deviated septum or swelling of the intranasal tissues can be one of the many reasons for noisy breathing during sleep. Awareness of the nasal cycle. It is normal for the nose to alternate being obstructed on one side, then change to being obstructed on the other. This is called the nasal cycle.'

You can have a operation to have the inner lining at the top of your nose cut back, sometimes it does grow back.

Andy

Android 07 · 7 Nov 2020

HERTS P&D said:
'A deviated septum or swelling of the intranasal tissues can be one of the many reasons for noisy breathing during sleep. Awareness of the nasal cycle. It is normal for the nose to alternate being obstructed on one side, then change to being obstructed on the other. This is called the nasal cycle.'

You can have a operation to have the inner lining at the top of your nose cut back, sometimes it does grow back.

Andy

Thanks, but it's just not at night when I got to bed. I have this dryness all day long. The day Olbas decides to stop making their oil, I am as good as dead.

IT Minion · 7 Nov 2020

Get a humidity meter. If you live in a house made solely of dessicants then it'll let you know.

Brigadier · 7 Nov 2020

Have you asked your GP?

Android 07 · 7 Nov 2020

Brigadier said:
Have you asked your GP?

Yes, GP, Private BMI ENT specialist Dr. , Private specialist Dr. abroad - have seen everyone.

garyo · 8 Nov 2020

Have you ever spent a period of time away from your home? Does it change?

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