【Nasal Care】Winter Epistaxis: Causes, Care, and the Role of Mucosal Hydration and Liquid Barrier Bandages
As winter temperatures plummet, many individuals frequently experience symptoms of nasal mucosal dryness, crusting, and even bleeding. This is primarily attributed to the decrease in atmospheric humidity in low-temperature environments, combined with the operation of indoor heating systems, which often reduces relative humidity to below 40%. This extremely dry air accelerates moisture evaporation from the nasal mucosa, causing the stagnation of ciliary movement responsible for humidification and rendering the epithelial tissue—which is rich in capillary networks—brittle and prone to cracking.

Regarding seasonal mucosal injury, clinical care focuses on "hydration" and "barrier repair." Traditional care often suggests the use of petrolatum (Vaseline); however, oil-based products may inhibit ciliary motility. Current care trends favor the use of water-soluble or highly biocompatible materials. For instance, sprays containing hyaluronic acid form a sustained moisture layer on the mucosal surface. This assists in maintaining the physiological hydration of epithelial cells and prevents dryness-induced cracking and crusting, making it suitable for daily maintenance and environmental protection.
However, if the nasal mucosa already exhibits micro-trauma or frequent bleeding, simple moisturization may not offer sufficient protection. According to the 《American Family Physician》, film-forming liquid bandages, such as Hi-Mupro Nose Liquid Bandage Spray, play a critical role. Unlike simple moisturizers, these products are designed to form a physical thin film. This film effectively covers damaged capillaries and mucosal tissues, isolating them from the irritation of dry air and mechanical friction, thereby providing a stable microenvironment for repair. By combining active hydration with the barrier protection of Hi-Mupro, a comprehensive defense strategy for the winter nasal mucosa can be established, effectively reducing the incidence of seasonal epistaxis at the source.
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