Because it is difficult to see inside of your nose, you may need to figure out if you have cold sore instead of another condition such as an ingrown hair or pimple. Checking the areas in and around your nose can help you figure out if you have cold sores in your nose. Use a mirror to check the visible surfaces of your nasal cavity. You may not be able to see much, but even detecting a cold sore can help. Recognize symptoms of cold sores in your nose including tingling and itching, burning, feeling painful bumps, and oozing from small blisters. You may also have a fever or headache. See if there is an inflamed area either on the inside or outside of your nose that might indicate cold sores. Avoid sticking your fingers or other objects deep inside your nose. Things like cotton swabs can lodge themselves in your nose, which may cause severe harm. See your doctor or leave the sore alone if you can't locate the source of the pain. If the cold sores in your nose aren't too severe, allow them to heal without treatment. In many cases, the sores may heal within one to two weeks without treatment. Use this treatment option only if you feel well and may not come into contact with anyone. Remember that even a cold sore in your nose is contagious to others. Wash any cold sores in your nose when you notice them. Gently cleansing the area may keep the outbreak from spreading and help heal it. Use a washcloth soaked in warm, soapy water if the sores aren't far inside your nasal cavity. Wash the cloth in a hot soapy cycle before using it again. Heat a glass of water to a comfortable, hot temperature that won't burn your skin and add some antibacterial soap. Dip a cotton swab in the water and gently place it on cold sore in your nose if it isn't too deep inside. Repeat the process two to three times per day. Ask your doctor for a prescription antiviral medication and take it. This can help treat outbreaks sooner, lessen the severity of recurrences, and minimize the chance of transmitting the virus. Common medications for cold sores are Acyclovir (Zovirax), Famciclovir (Famvir), and Valacyclovir (Valtrex). Follow dosing instructions given by your doctor for maximum efficacy. Your doctor may advise an antiviral infection if your outbreak is severe. Because the sores are in your nose, this may not be the easiest treatment to apply. Consider using these topical creams if you want to shorten the time of your outbreak, relieve discomfort, or minimize the risk of infecting someone else. Ask your doctor about the best way to apply some of the following creams: Penciclovir (Denavir) Acyclovir cream (the antiviral treatment in topical form may be more effective than other topical treatments) 'Docosanol 10% (Abreva), which you can purchase over the counter. You may experience itching and irritation with your cold sores. To reduce them, consider applying a gel or cream with lidocaine or benzocaine. Be aware that these remedies may only offer minimal or short-term relief. Buy these treatments at most pharmacies and some grocery stores or large retailers. Apply these remedies with a clean finger or cotton swab only if the cold sores are not deep inside your nasal cavity. Blisters or cold sores associated with the herpes simplex virus can be painful. In addition to topical ointments, there are several ways to minimize the pain and discomfort. Take an over the counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to minimize pain. Apply ice or a cool washcloth to the outside of your nose may also help. Studies have produced mixed results for treating cold sores with alternative therapies. Consider using these treatments if you want to avoid chemicals or in conjunction with a medical treatment, but speak with your doctor first. Some alternative therapies that may work are: Lysine supplements or creams Propolis, an ointment also known as synthetic beeswax Stress reduction through breathing exercises and meditation. A sage or rhubarb cream, or a combined sage-rhubarb cream. Lip balm containing lemon extract for lesions not too deep in your nose.

Summary: Figure out if you have cold sores in your nose. Allow the sore to heal on its own. Wash the sores gently. Take prescription antiviral medications. Apply a topical cream. Reduce itching and irritation with ointment. Relieve the pain of cold sores. Consider alternative therapies.

Parmesan has a salty, strong taste that only gets stronger with age. Add it to pasta sauces, either on top of the dish or into the sauce as it cooks, to create a deeper flavor. Add parmesan rinds to soups, like minestrone, to achieve the same effect. Dried or cured anchovies add a salty, fishy flavor to food, and can be used in many dishes. Make anchovy butter, by combining anchovies and soft butter, to top toast or steaks. Add anchovy paste to pasta sauces to bring out the flavor of the tomatoes and create a more rounded flavor. Mushrooms have a lot of natural umami flavor, and it's even stronger when they're dried. Add mushrooms to pasta sauce. Chopped or sliced, cooked mushrooms work in white or red sauces. Use dried mushrooms in soups. Add porcini or shiitake mushrooms to soups or ramen to bring out the most flavor. Like mushrooms, tomatoes have natural umami flavor, as well as sweetness. Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated source of tomato flavor, and a little goes a long way. Add a bit of tomato paste in tomato soup, beef stews, pasta sauces, or even gravy. Kombu is a type of kelp, used often in Asian soups to make the base broth. Boil a few pieces of kombu, or other seaweeds, to add an earthy, fishy umami taste to soups and broths.
Summary: Add cheese to pasta dishes and soups. Use anchovies to add the umami taste to a variety of dishes. Use mushrooms. Put tomato paste in your soups and sauces. Add kombu to broths.