How can I keep my nose piercing at my job?

I got my nose pierced over a year ago, and it took an eternity to heal but once it healed, it was perfect. Unfortunately, it swells up whenever I take the stud out and it closes up pretty quickly, so I never really changed it very often. I always use surgical grade stainless steel L shaped stems. (I know L shaped stems cause some stress to the piercing but I have so much trouble with the screws that I gave up eventually.) I love this piercing so please don’t bash me for having it. I have MANY others, and I’m fine with all of them growing shut but I can’t let go of my nose piercing. I remove it and keep it out for 8–10 hour shifts at work, then I put it back in when I get home. Once it’s back in, the area is red, swollen and sore. It’s fine by the next morning but…that’s when I have to remove it again for another shift at work. It just never ends. Is there any way to keep my favorite sparkly gem without destroying my left nostril day after day? ADVICE IS APPRECIATED. Please do not lecture me or give me a hard time about my decision. I knew what I was getting myself into when I had my nose pierced. People tend to give me grief over piercings, so save yourself time…