How Nasal Strips Work External nasal strips are adhesive bandages with embedded spring-like bands that sit across the bridge of the nose. When applied, the bands attempt to recoil to their flat shape, gently pulling the nostrils open and widening the nasal valve — the narrowest part of the airway located just inside the nostrils….
How Dry Air Affects Your Throat Your throat relies on a thin layer of mucus to stay hydrated, protect the tissue lining, and trap pathogens before they reach the lungs. When indoor humidity drops below 30 percent — common during winter heating season — this protective layer evaporates faster than your body can replenish it….
Why Dry Air Causes Nosebleeds The nasal septum — the thin wall dividing your two nostrils — is covered with a delicate mucous membrane that contains a dense network of small blood vessels. When indoor air drops below 30 percent relative humidity, which is common during winter months with indoor heating, this membrane dries out…
How Congestion Medications Work Nasal congestion is primarily caused by swollen blood vessels in the nasal turbinates — not excess mucus. When these spongy structures become engorged with blood due to infection, allergies, or irritants, they expand and narrow the airway. Different medications target this process through different mechanisms: some constrict the blood vessels directly,…
Why Nasal Sprays Work Best for Allergies Allergy nasal sprays deliver medication directly to the inflamed nasal tissue where it is needed most. This targeted approach provides higher local drug concentrations with lower systemic absorption compared to oral medications, which means better results with fewer side effects. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…
Standing in the nasal spray aisle of a pharmacy can be overwhelming. Decongestant sprays, saline sprays, steroid sprays, antihistamine sprays — each promises fast relief, but they work in fundamentally different ways and carry very different risks. Choosing the wrong type can leave you with rebound congestion that is worse than what you started with….
A dry cough that lingers for days — or even weeks — after the rest of your cold symptoms have cleared is one of the most frustrating respiratory issues you can deal with. In many cases, the culprit is not a lingering infection but dry indoor air that keeps your throat and airways irritated long…
A dry nose is more than just uncomfortable — it leads to cracking, bleeding, crusting, and increased vulnerability to infections. When indoor air lacks moisture, your nasal passages bear the brunt. A humidifier designed for nasal health can restore the moisture balance and keep your nose functioning as it should. This guide covers the best…
Dry indoor air is one of the most overlooked causes of nasal congestion. When humidity drops below 30 percent — common in heated homes during winter and in air-conditioned spaces year-round — the mucous membranes lining your nose dry out, swell, and produce thick mucus that clogs your passages. A good humidifier restores moisture to…
