A member asked:

My nose is dry, sore and cracked because i blow it too often. how do i treat it?

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Keep it moist: Use saline spray several times a day. The nose filter hairs, the cilia, like to be moist to function properly. When working well, the cilia sweep back particles of dust, pollen, allergens , bacteria and viruses so you can swallow them and kill them with your stomach acid, protecting you and cleansing the air heading into your lungs.

Answered 8/26/2013

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