Tips to avoid nosebleeds in cold weather

Cold weather can cause dry, stuffy, sore, or even nosebleeds in your nose. Therefore, preventive measures are essential.

According to Dr. Nguyen Tuyet Mai, former doctor of the Central Ear - Nose - Throat Hospital, the reason why many people often get sick in the cold season is because the nasal mucosa is very thin and easily damaged. When exposed to cold and dry weather, the capillaries in the mucosa dry out and shrink, making it easy to get sore and even bleed.

When the weather is dry, you should drink more water to limit the body's dehydration leading to dry skin. In addition, you can use a humidifier (mist sprayer) in your home and workplace to increase the humidity of your nose, reducing dryness.

Limit travel to dusty, polluted areas. Wear a mask when going out to help keep your nose from getting cold and dry and to protect your nose from dust.

In addition, you can use essential oils such as almond oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, etc. to limit the condition of dry nose. These are essential oils that are rich in vitamin E and some other vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals. They act as emollients and moisturizers for the skin.

In addition to external treatments, you should eat more fruits, those rich in vitamin C such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, apples... which will be very good for your skin during the dry season.

Avoid external stimuli

External environmental factors such as temperature, dust, and toxic gases are the causes of nasal damage and sinusitis. Therefore, you need to take measures to prevent and limit exposure to these factors by wearing a mask and keeping your nose warm with a scarf when going out in cold weather.

Don't pick your nose.

Nose picking is a bad habit that not only affects aesthetics but also harms health, but still exists in many people. This action can cause nose hair loss, damage the mucous membrane, rupture blood vessels and cause bleeding, leading to bacterial invasion.

Improves circulation in the nose

You can prevent these diseases by washing your face with cold water, massaging your nose, steaming your nose with gentle herbs, exercising, eating and resting properly.

Do not cut all nose hair.

Trimming nose hair is a habit of many people because they think it is unsightly. However, did you know that nose hair also plays an important role in preventing external factors such as dust from entering deep inside the nostrils. Therefore, they act as an important barrier.

Blow your nose properly

Please note that you should not blow your nose too hard or squeeze your nose too much, as this will adversely affect the function of the nose and cause dry nose. You should blow your nose gently, doing it for each nostril in turn, the first time blowing on one side, the second time blowing on the other side.

Pay attention to hygiene and nasal irrigation (especially for young children)

Keeping your nose clean is essential and of utmost importance to help you avoid the impact of external factors that can cause nasal diseases.

When cleaning your nose, you should not only use a towel to wash the outside but also wash from the inside. Be careful and gently wash your nasal cavity because this is where bacteria gather. Cleaning properly will help remove dirt without damaging your nose./.

According to VOV