"What Should I Do About Itchy and Painful Symptoms of Nasal Allergy?"

Treatment for Itchy and Sore Nose Symptoms

Itchy nose accompanied by soreness is a relatively common clinical symptom, which can be caused by various diseases. The clinical manifestations and treatment plans for different diseases vary to some extent. Patients can undergo corresponding treatments based on the underlying causes under the guidance of a doctor. Common treatment methods include general treatment, nasal irrigation, and medication.

I. General Treatment

Patients are advised to avoid bad habits such as picking the nose, rubbing the nose, and forcibly blowing the nose to prevent irritation of the nasal mucosa and exacerbation of itchy nose with soreness. Additionally, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, increase indoor air humidity, and consume more vegetables and fruits, such as spinach and apples, to supplement vitamins and promote recovery.

II. Nasal Irrigation

Patients with itchy nose accompanied by soreness can visit an otolaryngologist for nasal irrigation performed by a doctor. Generally, normal saline is used, which can clean the scabs and mucus in the nasal cavity, reduce nasal congestion and swelling, and alleviate the symptoms of itchy nose with soreness.

III. Medication

1. Allergic Rhinitis: Patients can use medications such as triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray or mometasone furoate nasal spray as prescribed by their doctor. Additionally, oral medications like loratadine tablets or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets can be taken, and recovery is typically achieved within about two weeks.

2. Acute Rhinitis: Usually secondary to a cold, patients are advised to take anti-inflammatory medications like amoxicillin capsules or cefprozil dispersible tablets as prescribed. Simultaneously, they can use medications like Biyuan Shu Oral Liquid and xylometazoline hydrochloride nasal spray for treatment.

3. Chronic Rhinitis: Generally related to unresolved or inadequately treated acute rhinitis, patients are recommended to use medications like oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal spray and fluticasone propionate nasal spray as prescribed. If medication is ineffective, endoscopic inferior turbinate reduction surgery can be considered.

4. Dry Rhinitis: Typically caused by long-term exposure to physical or chemical irritants, patients are advised to use medications like compound peppermint oil nasal drops to keep the nasal cavity moist and take multivitamins (21) for treatment.