a home remedy is perfectly appropriate for what you're describing. a few suggestions: humidify the air either with a commercial humidifier or by warming (not boiling) an open pan of water on the stove. be sure to monitor the pan so it doesn't run dry and start a fire! pour hot (not boiling) water in a pan then drape a towel over your head to create a "tent" and spend a few minutes breathing the humidified air. you can safely use small amounts of water-based lubricant like plain k-y jelly in your nasal passages to keep them moist. this is especially effective when done at bedtime. simply place a small dab of the lubricant just inside each nostril. you also can make your own saline nasal solution by combining 1 cup (8 ounces) of distilled water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. heat and stir this mixture until well-combined. allow to cool. use a dropper to instill one or two drops into each nostril. keep this mixture refrigerated and discard after a week. hope this helps!
easy home remedies for nasal dryness. i have temporary nasal dryness from the santa ana conditions. i don't want to go out and buy nasal saline spray for something that only lasts a day or two. what else can i do at home for relief?