I see you are in Illinois Nina. Your air is probably dry ours and others that have to heat their homes during winter. You need a humidifier for sure. Keep one near your bedroom door for the moisture. I put 17 pints a day of water into mine. It makes a difference in your nostrils .

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here