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by Red Ashton
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As if the numerous other inconveniences of taking a plane weren't enough, the dry air on an airplane can cause a number of problems, including the dreaded dry nose. According to the Everyday Health website, humidity levels are much lower in an airplane than in most places on the ground and can cause dehydration. Having dry nose isn't just irritating; the American Academy of Otolaryngology states that dryness makes noses particularly susceptible to germs and infection.
Drink plenty of water on the plane and before boarding. Hydrating the body can reduce the chances of developing a dry, crackly nose.
Squirt a few drops of nasal saline spray into the nose. Dr. Andrew Weil suggests over-the-counter nasal sprays. This helps to hydrate the interior mucus membranes that are critical in filtering out bacteria before it reaches the lungs.
Apply a petroleum jelly, aloe or vitamin E lotion to the exterior and partial interior of the nose. To avoid irritating the skin, choose an all-natural product without dyes or perfumes.
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Fact Sheet: Your Nose, the Guardian of Your Lungs
Everyday Health: Preventing Dehydration From Air Travel
Dr. Weil: No More Nosebleeds
WebMD: Natural Allergy Relief: Saline Nasal Sprays
Red Ashton has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. Her work has appeared in "The Times Ledger," "The Lit Review," "Not For Tourists," Voyage.tv, and the Rough Guides website. Her areas of writing expertise include travel, home-and-garden and education. Ashton earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the New School.
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