Deep Sinus Nose Bleeds

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LouLou

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So for the first time in my life I am dealing with recurring bleeds from deep within my sinuses. I do not have a sinus infection and blow out nothing when I blow unless I move a clot and then it's this gigantic, sticky bloody ball - no green or yellow mucus - from way back in there. The blood doesn't drain into my throat like a typical bloody nose (for me at least). I suppose it puddles up in a sinus cavity.

What is this? Do I have a polyp? The only thing different in the last 3 months is that I switched to Rhinoquart Aqua (from Flonase) but that should have helped reduce bleeding. Also, I am pregnant. I am aware of the increase of blood in the mother's body during pregnancy, do you think this is why?

I'll talk to my OB about it at my next check up and also with my cf doctor in Feb. but until then ... any experience with anything like this?
 
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LouLou

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So for the first time in my life I am dealing with recurring bleeds from deep within my sinuses. I do not have a sinus infection and blow out nothing when I blow unless I move a clot and then it's this gigantic, sticky bloody ball - no green or yellow mucus - from way back in there. The blood doesn't drain into my throat like a typical bloody nose (for me at least). I suppose it puddles up in a sinus cavity.

What is this? Do I have a polyp? The only thing different in the last 3 months is that I switched to Rhinoquart Aqua (from Flonase) but that should have helped reduce bleeding. Also, I am pregnant. I am aware of the increase of blood in the mother's body during pregnancy, do you think this is why?

I'll talk to my OB about it at my next check up and also with my cf doctor in Feb. but until then ... any experience with anything like this?
 
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LouLou

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So for the first time in my life I am dealing with recurring bleeds from deep within my sinuses. I do not have a sinus infection and blow out nothing when I blow unless I move a clot and then it's this gigantic, sticky bloody ball - no green or yellow mucus - from way back in there. The blood doesn't drain into my throat like a typical bloody nose (for me at least). I suppose it puddles up in a sinus cavity.

What is this? Do I have a polyp? The only thing different in the last 3 months is that I switched to Rhinoquart Aqua (from Flonase) but that should have helped reduce bleeding. Also, I am pregnant. I am aware of the increase of blood in the mother's body during pregnancy, do you think this is why?

I'll talk to my OB about it at my next check up and also with my cf doctor in Feb. but until then ... any experience with anything like this?
 
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NoExcuses

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RA can still cause nosebleeds. Less likely than Flonase, but still possible.

RA is a much less effective than Flonase or Nasacort AQ therefore your nasal terbinates may be more inflammed than they were prior to switching to RA.

RA has nitched itself as pregnancy safe simply because it was the only intranasal corticosteriod to do pregnancy studies. Flonase, Nasonex and Nasacort AQ never conducted studies having to do with pregnnacy so they are default a Category C. Something to keep in mind.
 
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NoExcuses

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RA can still cause nosebleeds. Less likely than Flonase, but still possible.

RA is a much less effective than Flonase or Nasacort AQ therefore your nasal terbinates may be more inflammed than they were prior to switching to RA.

RA has nitched itself as pregnancy safe simply because it was the only intranasal corticosteriod to do pregnancy studies. Flonase, Nasonex and Nasacort AQ never conducted studies having to do with pregnnacy so they are default a Category C. Something to keep in mind.
 
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NoExcuses

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RA can still cause nosebleeds. Less likely than Flonase, but still possible.

RA is a much less effective than Flonase or Nasacort AQ therefore your nasal terbinates may be more inflammed than they were prior to switching to RA.

RA has nitched itself as pregnancy safe simply because it was the only intranasal corticosteriod to do pregnancy studies. Flonase, Nasonex and Nasacort AQ never conducted studies having to do with pregnnacy so they are default a Category C. Something to keep in mind.
 
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coltsfan715

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Hi there,

Just wanted to say that years ago when I was taking Rhinocort I had a serious nose bleed problem. Then again I have nosebleed issues with EVERY nose spray I have used.

I will say one thing that has helped a little is to have my doc show me the proper way to use the nose sprays. My docs in the past told me to center the tip in my nostril and then squirt. My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum). He said that sometimes even though we THINK we are centered in the nostril we will aim inward and the septum is the area that can cause more bleeds than the others when it comes to using nose sprays. Since I started doing that the nosebleeds have been less - and the blood boogery globs that come out when I blow my nose are dissipating as well.

Now if I can just figure out how to get enough moisture to my nose with using this O2 things would be better lol. Even with the humidified O2 I still get the dry nose with slight bleeding (ugh - stupid nose bleeds).

You could also try using a saline nose spray too.

I don't know how recommended this is, but my ENT told me that when I have problems with nose bleeds that I need to cut back on the amount I use the nose spray (I am supposed to do 1 squirt twice a day for each nostril - but when I have bleeds I do one squirt once a day until the bleeds stop). Maybe you could ask your doc about that.

Take Care and hope that the nose bleeds stop soon.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

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Hi there,

Just wanted to say that years ago when I was taking Rhinocort I had a serious nose bleed problem. Then again I have nosebleed issues with EVERY nose spray I have used.

I will say one thing that has helped a little is to have my doc show me the proper way to use the nose sprays. My docs in the past told me to center the tip in my nostril and then squirt. My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum). He said that sometimes even though we THINK we are centered in the nostril we will aim inward and the septum is the area that can cause more bleeds than the others when it comes to using nose sprays. Since I started doing that the nosebleeds have been less - and the blood boogery globs that come out when I blow my nose are dissipating as well.

Now if I can just figure out how to get enough moisture to my nose with using this O2 things would be better lol. Even with the humidified O2 I still get the dry nose with slight bleeding (ugh - stupid nose bleeds).

You could also try using a saline nose spray too.

I don't know how recommended this is, but my ENT told me that when I have problems with nose bleeds that I need to cut back on the amount I use the nose spray (I am supposed to do 1 squirt twice a day for each nostril - but when I have bleeds I do one squirt once a day until the bleeds stop). Maybe you could ask your doc about that.

Take Care and hope that the nose bleeds stop soon.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

New member
Hi there,

Just wanted to say that years ago when I was taking Rhinocort I had a serious nose bleed problem. Then again I have nosebleed issues with EVERY nose spray I have used.

I will say one thing that has helped a little is to have my doc show me the proper way to use the nose sprays. My docs in the past told me to center the tip in my nostril and then squirt. My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum). He said that sometimes even though we THINK we are centered in the nostril we will aim inward and the septum is the area that can cause more bleeds than the others when it comes to using nose sprays. Since I started doing that the nosebleeds have been less - and the blood boogery globs that come out when I blow my nose are dissipating as well.

Now if I can just figure out how to get enough moisture to my nose with using this O2 things would be better lol. Even with the humidified O2 I still get the dry nose with slight bleeding (ugh - stupid nose bleeds).

You could also try using a saline nose spray too.

I don't know how recommended this is, but my ENT told me that when I have problems with nose bleeds that I need to cut back on the amount I use the nose spray (I am supposed to do 1 squirt twice a day for each nostril - but when I have bleeds I do one squirt once a day until the bleeds stop). Maybe you could ask your doc about that.

Take Care and hope that the nose bleeds stop soon.

Lindsey
 
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NoExcuses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>

My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum).</end quote></div>

great point lindsey!

if you are spraying in your right nostril, use your left hand to hold the spray. if you're spraying into your left nostril, use your right hand to spray.

this, by default, should help you aim the correct way. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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NoExcuses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>

My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum).</end quote></div>

great point lindsey!

if you are spraying in your right nostril, use your left hand to hold the spray. if you're spraying into your left nostril, use your right hand to spray.

this, by default, should help you aim the correct way. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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NoExcuses

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>coltsfan715</b></i>

My current ENT told me to aim the tip of the nozzle a little towards the outer part of the nostril (AWAY from your septum).</end quote></div>

great point lindsey!

if you are spraying in your right nostril, use your left hand to hold the spray. if you're spraying into your left nostril, use your right hand to spray.

this, by default, should help you aim the correct way. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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