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chronic bloody nose?

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sasha

Guest
Hi-
I should clarify..they aren't really nose <b>bleeds</b>. But every single time I blow my nose, and it's ONLY in the left nostril, a solid chunk of mucus mixed with a lot of really dark blood comes out, (sorry tmi) then after that plug-like thing is gone, it bleeds freely a little bit. my dr said my left nostril was a little swollen, so she gave me this saline gel. I've been using it, it just hasn't done much at all.

Do you think it's dry air? Because I had it in summer too..
otherwise, i can still breathe throug my nose. it isn't really causing any problems! just very gross and annoying, and probably leading to something i should know. any experience with this sort of thing?!?!?
 
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sasha

Guest
Hi-
I should clarify..they aren't really nose <b>bleeds</b>. But every single time I blow my nose, and it's ONLY in the left nostril, a solid chunk of mucus mixed with a lot of really dark blood comes out, (sorry tmi) then after that plug-like thing is gone, it bleeds freely a little bit. my dr said my left nostril was a little swollen, so she gave me this saline gel. I've been using it, it just hasn't done much at all.

Do you think it's dry air? Because I had it in summer too..
otherwise, i can still breathe throug my nose. it isn't really causing any problems! just very gross and annoying, and probably leading to something i should know. any experience with this sort of thing?!?!?
 
S

sasha

Guest
Hi-
I should clarify..they aren't really nose <b>bleeds</b>. But every single time I blow my nose, and it's ONLY in the left nostril, a solid chunk of mucus mixed with a lot of really dark blood comes out, (sorry tmi) then after that plug-like thing is gone, it bleeds freely a little bit. my dr said my left nostril was a little swollen, so she gave me this saline gel. I've been using it, it just hasn't done much at all.

Do you think it's dry air? Because I had it in summer too..
otherwise, i can still breathe throug my nose. it isn't really causing any problems! just very gross and annoying, and probably leading to something i should know. any experience with this sort of thing?!?!?
 
S

sasha

Guest
Hi-
I should clarify..they aren't really nose <b>bleeds</b>. But every single time I blow my nose, and it's ONLY in the left nostril, a solid chunk of mucus mixed with a lot of really dark blood comes out, (sorry tmi) then after that plug-like thing is gone, it bleeds freely a little bit. my dr said my left nostril was a little swollen, so she gave me this saline gel. I've been using it, it just hasn't done much at all.

Do you think it's dry air? Because I had it in summer too..
otherwise, i can still breathe throug my nose. it isn't really causing any problems! just very gross and annoying, and probably leading to something i should know. any experience with this sort of thing?!?!?
 
S

sasha

Guest
Hi-
<br />I should clarify..they aren't really nose <b>bleeds</b>. But every single time I blow my nose, and it's ONLY in the left nostril, a solid chunk of mucus mixed with a lot of really dark blood comes out, (sorry tmi) then after that plug-like thing is gone, it bleeds freely a little bit. my dr said my left nostril was a little swollen, so she gave me this saline gel. I've been using it, it just hasn't done much at all.
<br />
<br />Do you think it's dry air? Because I had it in summer too..
<br />otherwise, i can still breathe throug my nose. it isn't really causing any problems! just very gross and annoying, and probably leading to something i should know. any experience with this sort of thing?!?!?
 

hmw

New member
Something you might see only as a reaction to dry air, allergens, etc would most likely be coming out of both nostrils, I'd think.

I get that gross chunky stuff (old blood mixed with dark mucus) when I have a sinus infection and it can be one sided.

Have you tried the sinus rinses vs. just the gel you use in your nostrils? Have you had any known sinus issues to date?
 

hmw

New member
Something you might see only as a reaction to dry air, allergens, etc would most likely be coming out of both nostrils, I'd think.

I get that gross chunky stuff (old blood mixed with dark mucus) when I have a sinus infection and it can be one sided.

Have you tried the sinus rinses vs. just the gel you use in your nostrils? Have you had any known sinus issues to date?
 

hmw

New member
Something you might see only as a reaction to dry air, allergens, etc would most likely be coming out of both nostrils, I'd think.

I get that gross chunky stuff (old blood mixed with dark mucus) when I have a sinus infection and it can be one sided.

Have you tried the sinus rinses vs. just the gel you use in your nostrils? Have you had any known sinus issues to date?
 

hmw

New member
Something you might see only as a reaction to dry air, allergens, etc would most likely be coming out of both nostrils, I'd think.

I get that gross chunky stuff (old blood mixed with dark mucus) when I have a sinus infection and it can be one sided.

Have you tried the sinus rinses vs. just the gel you use in your nostrils? Have you had any known sinus issues to date?
 

hmw

New member
Something you might see only as a reaction to dry air, allergens, etc would most likely be coming out of both nostrils, I'd think.
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<br />I get that gross chunky stuff (old blood mixed with dark mucus) when I have a sinus infection and it can be one sided.
<br />
<br />Have you tried the sinus rinses vs. just the gel you use in your nostrils? Have you had any known sinus issues to date?
 
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MiddleAgedLady

Guest
I have this same problem due to them removing a sinus during one of my surgeries. That side is chronically dry and crusty, bleeds easily. The Neil-Med sinus rinses 2x a day or more are the biggest relief. And if the indoor temp is too dry, or I'm in a dry locale, it's worse. I normally run a cool-mist humidifier in the house during the winter to help with this.
 
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MiddleAgedLady

Guest
I have this same problem due to them removing a sinus during one of my surgeries. That side is chronically dry and crusty, bleeds easily. The Neil-Med sinus rinses 2x a day or more are the biggest relief. And if the indoor temp is too dry, or I'm in a dry locale, it's worse. I normally run a cool-mist humidifier in the house during the winter to help with this.
 
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MiddleAgedLady

Guest
I have this same problem due to them removing a sinus during one of my surgeries. That side is chronically dry and crusty, bleeds easily. The Neil-Med sinus rinses 2x a day or more are the biggest relief. And if the indoor temp is too dry, or I'm in a dry locale, it's worse. I normally run a cool-mist humidifier in the house during the winter to help with this.
 
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MiddleAgedLady

Guest
I have this same problem due to them removing a sinus during one of my surgeries. That side is chronically dry and crusty, bleeds easily. The Neil-Med sinus rinses 2x a day or more are the biggest relief. And if the indoor temp is too dry, or I'm in a dry locale, it's worse. I normally run a cool-mist humidifier in the house during the winter to help with this.
 
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MiddleAgedLady

Guest
I have this same problem due to them removing a sinus during one of my surgeries. That side is chronically dry and crusty, bleeds easily. The Neil-Med sinus rinses 2x a day or more are the biggest relief. And if the indoor temp is too dry, or I'm in a dry locale, it's worse. I normally run a cool-mist humidifier in the house during the winter to help with this.
 

LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Question (perhaps not applicable) :
Do you perhaps use a mask on your nebulizer? If so try switching to a mouthpiece one. Meds could be irritating sinuses that are inflamed/tender due to cf (tobramycin does it with mine).
Otherwise I'd go with the dry air possibility, I use an over the counter saline spray which helps me.
 

LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Question (perhaps not applicable) :
Do you perhaps use a mask on your nebulizer? If so try switching to a mouthpiece one. Meds could be irritating sinuses that are inflamed/tender due to cf (tobramycin does it with mine).
Otherwise I'd go with the dry air possibility, I use an over the counter saline spray which helps me.
 

LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Question (perhaps not applicable) :
Do you perhaps use a mask on your nebulizer? If so try switching to a mouthpiece one. Meds could be irritating sinuses that are inflamed/tender due to cf (tobramycin does it with mine).
Otherwise I'd go with the dry air possibility, I use an over the counter saline spray which helps me.
 

LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Question (perhaps not applicable) :
Do you perhaps use a mask on your nebulizer? If so try switching to a mouthpiece one. Meds could be irritating sinuses that are inflamed/tender due to cf (tobramycin does it with mine).
Otherwise I'd go with the dry air possibility, I use an over the counter saline spray which helps me.
 

LeneSouthAfrica

New member
Question (perhaps not applicable) :
<br />Do you perhaps use a mask on your nebulizer? If so try switching to a mouthpiece one. Meds could be irritating sinuses that are inflamed/tender due to cf (tobramycin does it with mine).
<br />Otherwise I'd go with the dry air possibility, I use an over the counter saline spray which helps me.
 
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