Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I get nose bleeds when I take too much vitamin E or too much aspirin. I eat Danactive, Activia or yogurt with my NAC to keep the stomach irritation down. I have to use Mucinex from time to time to loosen the mucous and the nasal strips when my sinuses act up. I wear the CPAP mask at night at that keeps my mouth and nose moist, most of the time. I also drink tea and finds it will cut the mucous as well. My sinus problems always get worse in the spring and fall. I am not sure if it is mold or fungus, but figure it is something in the air. My bloody nose problems subsided last week. I cut my vitamin E dose in half for two days and it seemed to do the trick. Hope this was helpful. Stefani 61 year old Utahn ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > Hello to all! It's been a long time since i've asked any questions but I have one now that concerns me. My problem is with the constant nose bleeds and mucus build up. I do take nac. I notice once my nasal passages clog up, it becomes a little hard to breathe. Then I have to use some cotton balls and q-tips to clear my nose. Does anyone else have this problem? Any solutions? Although it's been some time since I've written, I read the messages as much as I can. I don't know where I would be without all of you and all the wonderful information you give everyday. Thanks, ipf05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hey ,I use an over the counter saline nasal spray every couple of days..I haven't had any problems.Roxanne, 59, South Carolina 2006 Asthma/ PF 2008 PF/ Sarcoidosis/Gerd I pray you enough.....Subject: "Nasal blockage"To: Breathe-Support Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 5:44 PM Hello to all! It's been a long time since i've asked any questions but I have one now that concerns me. My problem is with the constant nose bleeds and mucus build up. I do take nac. I notice once my nasal passages clog up, it becomes a little hard to breathe. Then I have to use some cotton balls and q-tips to clear my nose. Does anyone else have this problem? Any solutions? Although it's been some time since I've written, I read the messages as much as I can. I don't know where I would be without all of you and all the wonderful information you give everyday. Thanks, ipf05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hey ny! I was having that very same problem but then I started using the humidifier that comes with the oxigen machine, my doctor also prescribed Astelin (nasal spray) and Fluticasone propionate (nasal spray). My nose does not bleed as much because I don't have to blow my nose as often as before. Subject: "Nasal blockage"To: Breathe-Support Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 4:44 PM Hello to all! It's been a long time since i've asked any questions but I have one now that concerns me. My problem is with the constant nose bleeds and mucus build up. I do take nac. I notice once my nasal passages clog up, it becomes a little hard to breathe. Then I have to use some cotton balls and q-tips to clear my nose. Does anyone else have this problem? Any solutions? Although it's been some time since I've written, I read the messages as much as I can. I don't know where I would be without all of you and all the wonderful information you give everyday. Thanks, ipf05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I forget sometimes that everyone doesn't have humidifiers on their oxygen equipment. While some say they are needed at 5 lpm or above and some say 3 lpm or above, all I can say is that personally I couldn't get by without one at any liter flow. I also think it certainly would vary by season. In the summer, it's easier for most. But when the heat inside is turned on and the relative humidity of the house drops so, I have problems without oxygen so I sure need a humidifier on my oxygen. > > > From: johnnymvaladez58 johnnymvaladez58@... > Subject: " Nasal blockage " > To: Breathe-Support > Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 4:44 PM > > > > > > > Hello to all! It's been a long time since i've asked any questions but I have one now that concerns me. My problem is with the constant nose bleeds and mucus build up. I do take nac. I notice once my nasal passages clog up, it becomes a little hard to breathe. Then I have to use some cotton balls and q-tips to clear my nose. Does anyone else have this problem? Any solutions? Although it's been some time since I've written, I read the messages as much as I can. I don't know where I would be without all of you and all the wonderful information you give everyday. Thanks, ipf05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Wow, I just never thought of the problem as humidity. Utah is a very dry state, compared to Minnesota (I lived there up until about 10 years ago). We have a humidifier on our furnace and run it year round. We simply set the humidity level higher for the winter. We had one in Minnesota as well, but it wasn't even turned on until winter. I also have the humidifier on my concentrator and my CPAP so the cause of nosebleeds usually lies in another direction. It is hard to see that as a problem when it isn't a factor. So easy to forget. Like I said, I only get 2-5 nosebleeds a year. I do keep the saline nasal spray nearby for the occasional dryness or sore nose. Hope you find some relief... not fun having them. Stefani 61 year old Utahn ILD 2/2006, NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, UIP 9/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > > > > > From: johnnymvaladez58 johnnymvaladez58@ > > Subject: " Nasal blockage " > > To: Breathe-Support > > Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 4:44 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello to all! It's been a long time since i've asked any questions but > I have one now that concerns me. My problem is with the constant nose > bleeds and mucus build up. I do take nac. I notice once my nasal > passages clog up, it becomes a little hard to breathe. Then I have to > use some cotton balls and q-tips to clear my nose. Does anyone else have > this problem? Any solutions? Although it's been some time since I've > written, I read the messages as much as I can. I don't know where I > would be without all of you and all the wonderful information you give > everyday. Thanks, ipf05 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi , I learned years ago, traveling the desert SW where I now live, that the prevention of this is so very easy. While you have your nasal passages clean and moist, dip a q-tip in Vaseline, lip balm or similar product and coat the inside of your nasal passages with it. The idea is to seal the moisture in and dry air out. Within a day or two you will be in fine shape. You may need to do this a couple of times a day. ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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