What to do if you have white pus inside your nostrils



White pus inside the nose may be caused by nasal folliculitis, nasal boils, etc. Depending on the specific condition, it may be treated with local or systemic medication, incision and drainage of pus.

1. Nasal folliculitis: folliculitis may be triggered by infection, accompanied by pain. Erythromycin ointment can be used locally to play a local anti-inflammatory, anti-infection effect. With oral antibiotics to play the role of systemic anti-infection treatment, such as amoxicillin and other drugs.

2. Nasal boils: acute suppurative inflammation of the hair follicles, sebaceous glands or sweat glands in the nasal vestibule. Strictly prohibit extrusion, boil immature, anti-inflammatory pain relief, local application of antibiotic ointment; boil has matured, can be incised to drain pus; boil rupture, local disinfection and cleaning, to promote drainage. Apply antibiotic anti-infection treatment as appropriate.

In terms of diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, and seek medical treatment when the condition worsens, and the above medicines should be used according to the doctor’s instructions.