The color of your nasal membranes should be pink, the same color as healthy gums. If your nasal membranes are bluish or pale and appear swollen, the doctor may suspect you have allergic rhinitis, an inflammation caused by a nasal allergy.

Is it normal for the inside of your nose to be red?

Most people have experienced a red nose after a cold, flu, or an allergic reaction. In these cases, the redness is usually due to the dry skin that results from persistent wiping. The nose can also turn red due to skin and blood vessel issues, chronic inflammation, allergies, and a few other conditions.

What is the red stuff in your nose?

Red or brownish boogers often result from tiny amounts of blood mixing with mucus. This can happen when small blood vessels lining the nose break, often from sneezing, rubbing your nose or dry nasal tissues.