Usually, if the nose dries and crusts appear, the person does not worry, because only a few procedures for cleaning the sinuses can completely solve this problem. But sometimes the crusts appear frequently and the condition worsens - it becomes difficult to breathe, and the secret secret has a sharp unpleasant smell. Why does it dry in the nose and crusts form? And whether it can be connected with any pathology?
Common causes of dryness and crust formation in the nose
Very often such a phenomenon is observed when there is a focus of inflammation in the body. It stimulates an increase in the production of mucus and significantly increases its viscosity.
Also in the nose dries, and the mucous is covered with a crust under the influence of the following factors:
- Congenital pathology. The nose has a large width, but the nasal sinuses are underdeveloped. This pathology is not always expressed from childhood, but it can be easily detected by visual examination in the ENT.
- Irreversible degeneration of the mucosa. In this case, the crust always has a sharp and very unpleasant odor. If the disease is not detected in time and the treatment is not started, the mucosa begins to disintegrate, which leads to the formation of stable growths and its rotting.
- Hormonal disbalance. When taking medications that cause active progesterone production, very often the mucosa is greatly drained.
Other causes of dryness
Are you absolutely healthy? Then why dries in the nose and constantly form crusts on the mucosa? Do not worry! There are several factors that call for the appearance of a dried secret in a healthy person. So, peels in the nasal passages are often observed in those who are in rooms with low atmospheric humidity and hot air. Such a problem is also faced by those who have become supercooled, experienced severe fright, stress or even joy.
It also dries in the nose and the mucous membrane is covered with a crust when the surface of the sinuses is overloaded with a large amount of dust particles. They lead to an increase in the viscosity of the secretion and stop the production of mucus.