Nasal care in winter: how to protect the health of nasal cavity and respiratory tract?

In dry winter, the human body is prone to water shortage, resulting in insufficient blood supply to superficial small vessels. At the same time, cold air makes capillaries fragile and easy to break. As the entrance of cold air into the body, the nasal cavity is stimulated the most, and the capillaries are more likely to rupture. In order to protect the health of nasal cavity and respiratory tract, the following measures can be taken.

Keep the indoor humidity appropriate.

Maintaining proper indoor humidity, such as using a humidifier or putting a bucket of water indoors, can effectively alleviate problems such as nasal dryness and capillary rupture.

Drink plenty of water

Drinking more water is the key. In winter, the human body is prone to lack of water, resulting in insufficient blood supply to superficial small vessels. Therefore, drinking plenty of water can effectively alleviate problems such as nasal dryness and capillary rupture.

Consult a professional doctor

If you have nasal inflammation or other related symptoms, it is best to consult a professional doctor, and you may need to use anti-inflammatory drugs or vasoconstrictors locally for treatment.

Rule out other reasons

Although some symptoms may be related to excessive internal heat, for the sake of safety, it is recommended to see western medicine first to rule out other reasons. If conditioning is needed, internal adjustment should be combined with the methods of traditional Chinese medicine.