Nasal Vestibulitis (नाक का वेस्टिबुलिटिस) एक common inflammatory infection है जो नाक के entrance (vestibule) में होता है।
- यह condition superficial bacterial infection से होती है, ज्यादातर Staphylococcus aureus के कारण।
- Nostrils के अंदर के छोटे बालों (vibrissae) और surrounding skin प्रभावित होते हैं।
- Condition mild से severe तक हो सकती है और untreated रहने पर nasal abscess या cellulitis बन सकती है।
Nasal Vestibulitis क्या है (What is Nasal Vestibulitis)
- Infection of nasal vestibule skin
- Symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness, crusting, and mild pus formation
- Usually unilateral but sometimes दोनों nostrils में हो सकता है
- Frequently associated with nose picking, hair plucking, or local trauma
Nasal Vestibulitis कारण (Causes of Nasal Vestibulitis)
1. Bacterial Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus (most common)
- Sometimes Streptococcus species
2. Trauma / Irritation
- Frequent nose picking or rubbing
- Nasal hair plucking
- Minor cuts inside nose
3. Underlying Conditions
- Diabetes mellitus
- Immunocompromised state
- Chronic rhinitis
4. Environmental / Lifestyle Factors
- Dry climate causing crust formation
- Allergies leading to frequent nose rubbing
Nasal Vestibulitis लक्षण (Symptoms of Nasal Vestibulitis)
- Redness and swelling at nostril entrance
- Tenderness or mild pain
- Crusting or yellowish pus formation
- Itching or irritation inside nose
- Rarely fever if infection severe
- Recurrent episodes in chronic cases
Early detection prevents abscess formation or spread to adjacent areas।
Nasal Vestibulitis कैसे पहचाने (Diagnosis of Nasal Vestibulitis)
- Physical Examination – redness, crusting, swelling in nasal vestibule
- Culture & Sensitivity – bacterial swab if infection recurrent or severe
- History Taking – trauma, nose picking, hair plucking, allergies
- Differential Diagnosis – rule out herpes, cellulitis, folliculitis, or furuncle
Diagnosis is mostly clinical, but swab helps in resistant cases।
Nasal Vestibulitis इलाज (Treatment of Nasal Vestibulitis)
1. Topical Antibiotics
- Mupirocin ointment 2–3 times daily for 7–10 days
- Effective for Staphylococcus aureus infection
2. Oral Antibiotics
- In severe, recurrent, or spreading infection
- Commonly Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-clavulanate
3. Local Care
- Gentle cleaning with saline drops or antiseptic solution
- Avoid nose picking or plucking hairs
- Maintain nasal moisture to prevent crusting
4. Supportive Measures
- Analgesics for pain
- Warm compress to reduce tenderness
- Treat underlying conditions (diabetes, immunodeficiency)
Early treatment prevents furuncle or cellulitis development।
रोकथाम (Prevention)
- Avoid frequent nose picking or rubbing
- Keep nostrils moisturized (petroleum jelly or saline spray)
- Treat allergic rhinitis to reduce irritation
- Maintain good hand hygiene
- Avoid nasal hair plucking frequently
सावधानियाँ (Precautions)
- Do not self-squeeze or pop lesions
- Seek medical attention for spreading redness, swelling, or fever
- Complete full course of prescribed antibiotics
- Monitor for recurrence in immunocompromised patients
FAQs (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न)
Q1. Nasal vestibulitis contagious है?
आम तौर पर नहीं, लेकिन bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) contact से फैल सकता है।
Q2. कितनी जल्दी ठीक हो जाता है?
Topical antibiotics के साथ 1–2 सप्ताह में recovery हो जाती है।
Q3. क्या इसे खुद ठीक किया जा सकता है?
Minor cases topical ointment से ठीक हो सकते हैं, लेकिन severe या recurrent infection के लिए doctor consultation जरूरी है।
Q4. Recurrent nasal vestibulitis से कैसे बचें?
Nose picking, hair plucking रोकें और nostril hygiene maintain करें।
निष्कर्ष (Conclusion)
Nasal Vestibulitis (नाक का वेस्टिबुलिटिस) एक common bacterial infection है जो nostrils में होता है।
Early diagnosis, topical/oral antibiotics, nasal hygiene और preventive measures से इसे जल्दी ठीक किया जा सकता है और complications से बचा जा सकता है।
अगर किसी को persistent redness, swelling, pus, या pain नाक में हो, तो तुरंत ENT specialist से consultation करें।