Hello Doctor,
I had a viral nasal infection starting around 16 Feb which improved by about 21 Feb. Since then, I have been experiencing:
Dryness and burning sensation inside my nostrils, especially around the septum
Redness and slight swelling in the same area
Reduced sense of smell, particularly at night and in the morning
I can see some bumps on my turbinates inside the nose
Nose feels stuffy and hard, even though my nostrils are clear
I was using Nasonex nasal spray for about 10–11 days but stopped because it seemed to increase the burning. I have also stopped saline sprays recently. I have started taking
vitamin B complex and zinc supplements since 1 week. There is no major nasal blockage, and I can breathe normally.
My questions are:
Is this likely post-viral nasal mucosa inflammation?
How long does nasal mucosa usually take to heal and start producing normal moisture again?
Is it okay to avoid sprays and let it heal naturally? I am so worried