How to Relieve a Fever Blister That's Inside the Nose

Fever blisters caused by the herpes virus can sometimes develop inside the nose. They are painful and can impede breathing through the nostrils. Over 95 percent of the population carries the herpes virus, and it's usually at times of stress, or when the immune system is depressed that fever blisters occur. Relief can come in the form of vitamin or amino acid supplementation, or with prescription drugs. With time and a little care, fever blisters in your nose can be managed and can disappear.

Instructions

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  Take lysine supplements. Lysine is an essential amino acid that can boost the immune system and get you on your way to better health. Lysine is effective because it attacks the virus capsule of the herpes virus, preventing further replication. Lysine thus speeds recovery from fever blisters. A regular dosage of 3 grams lysine twice a day with water will help speed recovery of those fever blisters in your nose. If you have frequent outbreaks, try taking 500 mg twice per day as a preventive measure.

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  Add Vitamin C to your health regime. Sublingual Vitamin C, or Ester C are good choices. Vitamin C is well known for its ability to boost the immune system and speed recovery from herpes outbreaks. Take 1 gram of Vitamin C twice a day to get rid of fever blisters in the nose.

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  Try taking an oral prescription medication made for the herpes virus. These drugs include acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir. They work by interfering with viral DNA replication thus leading to your recovery from fever blisters in the nose.

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  Get plenty of rest and relaxation. Take naps when you are tired, and try to get at least eight hours of sleep per night. Take stretch breaks when you arise. Try a few deep, relaxing breaths when you feel any stress coming on.

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  Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables and have plenty of fresh fruits. Proper nutrition is important for good health. Try to drink 8 glasses of plain water per day for proper elimination of waste.

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  Take a daily multivitamin tablet. Most health food markets will have a vitamin section. Make sure that your tablet has at least 100 percent of the recommended daily requirements of Vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12 and zinc.