What should I do if my nose is red and swollen?

Redness and swelling inside the nose are often caused by acute rhinitis, nasal vestibulitis and nasal boils. If there is obvious pain, local medication is needed, usually erythromycin ointment or gentamycin ointment can be applied to the affected area, and avoid picking the nose. If the pain is especially obvious, oral antibiotics such as clarithromycin or roxithromycin capsules can be taken, and the symptoms will gradually recover within about a week. If the abscess is caused by the local formation of a nasal boil, only timely incision and drainage, removal of pus from the abscess, and combination of anti-inflammatory drugs can gradually heal the abscess. If the abscess is not removed, it is difficult to recover, so pay attention to diet and drink more water to promote the discharge of toxins out of the body. To prevent intracranial complications, it is strictly prohibited to squeeze the boil, and if the boil or pustule is relatively large, go to the hospital and let the doctor handle it. If the lower turbinate and mucous membrane of the nasal cavity are red and swollen due to acute and chronic rhinitis, it is best to go to the hospital for further examination to clarify the cause and give reasonable treatment if necessary. You also need to pay attention to the hygiene of the nasal cavity in general, avoid digging your nose as much as possible and avoid spicy food in your diet.