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Articles categorized as Dry Nose

Article imageTerry Graedon - December 8, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - May 12, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - February 2, 2026 - 10 comments

“PM” Pills, Brain Fog, and Risk: America’s First Antihistamine Under Fire

The sedating antihistamine in "PM" pills for pain has some experts worried. Is diphenhydramine affecting cognitive function and brain health?

Joe Graedon - March 30, 2023

Is Vaseline Petroleum Jelly Safe For a Dry Nose?

Terry Graedon - August 10, 2020

What Is the Harm of Putting Petroleum Jelly in Your Nose?

Joe Graedon - November 26, 2018

Anticholinergic Drugs | Dry Mouth and Alzheimer Disease?

Terry Graedon - September 16, 2018

An Unexpected Way to Moisten Dry Nostrils

Joe Graedon - July 16, 2018

Health Professionals Disagree About Putting Vaseline in the Nose

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Joe Graedon - April 20, 2015

Avoiding Dryer Sheets Can Help Dry Nose

Fragrances in dryer sheets might trigger allergies and dry nose; avoiding them offers a simple solution to the dry nose problem.

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Joe Graedon - April 13, 2015

Saline Gel Solves Dry Nose Problem

Saline gel is designed to moisten a dry nose without exposing the lungs to oil.

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Joe Graedon - September 6, 2012

Keep Vicks & Vaseline Out of Dry Nose