Need advice on dry nose, what do you use?

[june_jdr]

[Anteater]

I was told to use Vaseline !!!!

[june_jdr]

Hi Anteater, thanks for that...never thought of Vaseline.

[Beverly]

you can buy a humidifier to keep the moisture in the room, or you can get nose oil from the chemist or i just put a few eye drops in each nostril when feel it drying out

[Storky]

There is a product called Sterimar which is based on sea water. It is good for dry noses, blocked noses, preventing colds and sinusitis. One specialist told me to use it daily but I don't, more when I need to or when I have a cold which is when it really helps. Its quite refreshing actually but you need to get the knack of using it properly.

Its french and you can see why the french would come out with something like this! It can be bought in chemists and online. Well worth having one around.

[Hidden]

Hi, I am new here. I have RA and secondary Sjogren's.

I have read that Vaseline is not very good for you if you breathe it into your lungs.

What I have found to be very useful is a product called Nozoil. I bought some online.

I had never thought of using eye drops, but i have seen mouth gel recommended.

Hope this helps.

[marnie52]

Hi,

My doctor told me not to use vaseline in the nose because of the danger of it getting in your lungs.

I have found there are some really good products by FESS that seemed tailor made for Sjogrens nasal problems. I use the nasal gel - you just squeeze a little into each nostril and massage the outside of your nose to rub it in (excellent for use before bed).

I also use their nasal spray with moisturisers and tea tree oil which is good if you are out in a dry or dusty environment (it is called " FESS Frequent Flyer" because it's designed for air travellers) and finally a pressurised saline spray that washes the sinus passages out.

This is excellent for sinus and post nasal drip - especially since we are told not to use antihistamine sprays. You can buy them at most chemists in Australia. If you have problems finding them the website on the label is fess.com.au Hope that helps.

[grahamb]

I've found the best treatment is prevention, by way of applying Aloe Vera gel (readily available in most pharmacies) with a cotton-tip into the nostrils morning, midday, and evening. Vasoline is petroleum based, and when you sleep, little bits make their way back, and can cause lung problems later in life. Vasoline is a helpful quick fix maybe, but it runs and it's not natural. Aloe Vera is our ally

[TouchedbyNature]

, A nasal Gel, (Fess Nasal Gel), because your nose also wil start to feal dry or crusty and you will maken sores in your nose if not treated.