What can I use to keep my nose moist?

What can I use to keep my nose moist?

Using Oxygen. Using oxygen may make your lips, mouth, or nose dry. Keep them moist with aloe vera or a water-based lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly. DO NOT use oil-based products, such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline).

What should you not use while on oxygen?

Avoid using anything that may cause a spark around home oxygen, including electric heaters, electric blankets, electric razors, hair dryers or friction toys.

What can I use inside my nose for dryness?

Mupirocin nasal ointment must only be used for your nose, but there is also a cream and an ointment containing mupirocin which is used to kill bacteria on the skin.

What should you not do while on oxygen?

Do not use anything flammable while using your oxygen, including cleaning fluid, gasoline, paint thinner, aerosols or alcohol-containing sprays. Keep oxygen at least five feet away from flames or heat sources, including gas stoves, barbeque grills, space heaters, fireplaces and candles.

Can you use Vicks with oxygen?

NEVER use or store oxygen in a confined space such as a cabinet or closet. Vaseline, Vicks, Chapstick, etc. Oxygen can react violently with these oily substances and can cause burns.

Is it safe to use saline nasal spray everyday?

A nasal spray is often the first choice for mild congestion due to allergies and colds. A saline nasal spray is drug-free and is generally safe. Another option is to use a neti pot. They warn people to use neti pots with sterilized water and to clean them properly to avoid some rare but dangerous infections.

Can I put lanolin in my nose?

A common form of treatment for patients who have such symptoms has been to begin by rinsing the inside of the nose with saline solution, to drop peanut oil, to apply antibiotic-ointment and moisturizing agents. Lanolin has been know as a safe skin moisturizing agent and used to treat dry nose.

What helps a sore nose from oxygen?

You will be advised to use water-based gels, such as Ayr or K-Y, to keep the area moist. It is important to avoid petroleum-based. However, you have to reapply because they dry up fast, which is annoying. I have found using Neosporin Dual-Action Cream helps heal the sores and has a built-in pain relief.

What are the side effects of being on oxygen?

If you are dependent on oxygen, it is safe to use the oxygen while in the shower. You can drape the oxygen supply hose safely over the shower door, shower rod, or side of the tub. While washing your face, it should be safe to remove the nasal cannula while you do so.

Can a stuffy nose cause low oxygen levels?

Not breathing for as little as 30 seconds can cause blood oxygen levels drop from the normal range of 94 to 98 percent to 80 percent or lower. Treating nasal congestion can help maintain airflow through the nasal passages and help with proper breathing.

Can I use KY jelly in my nose?

Avoid getting KY Jelly in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.