Posted: 12/21/2007 1:32:49 AM EDT
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For about a month I've had some major nasal issues. My nostrils are dried out and painful. I have one section that keeps developing a dry bloody scab. When I blow my nose, I get blood mixed in with mucus and there are generally dried bloody chunks mixed in with the greenish discharge. I have to blow my nose several times a day because it feels like I'm partially congested. It doesn't feel like normal congestion, it's... drier. I'm not getting headaches or pressure like I normally get with sinus problems. I've looked at several possibilities like sinus infection, hay fever, etc. and the symptoms don't match up. I guess I should go to the doctor. 
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Don't put vaseline IN your nose. If you manage to sniffle and get that shit into your lungs it WILL cause you problems. |
Your right, I typed too fast. My bad... Too much coffee I meant under the nose like VICK's mentholatem rub (sp) |
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At least try leaving a window open a crack, or turn your heater down when you can, especially while sleeping. Heater running a lot in cold weather dries out the air inside. I don't use a humidifier. Taking a shower with the inside doors in the house open, or occasionally boiling water on the stove seems to do the trick. You might also try drinking a glass or two of water before hitting the hay. |
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Need moisture in the air for sure. I am having the same problem. I am at present using a nasal GEL that works good. The scab in the nose will not heal due to blowing it out on a daily basis. Keeping it moist and allowing it to heal will be the ticket. Got that from my wife, a nurse of 28 years. |
| If you have a greenish discharge from your nose, you may have a sinus infection. They can be very difficult to heal. Get a Neil Med Sinus Rinse and use it religiously. A good humidifier will also help. The relative humidity inside your home should be around 40-50%. |
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What I question about those sinus rinse set-ups is supposing you have a cold or other virus, or even a bacterial issue, when you use the squirt bottle again the next time, isn't the tip contaminated? I know the one I saw had you use a fresh mix each time but the black tip on the bottle seems to me to be a place where millions of microbes would be hanging out, and who wants to out THEM in your nose?? Also, it would seem like this would be a great way to be sure BOTH sides are infected. |
| I've had sinus problems for over 15 years, nasal irrigation/sinus rinses help me a LOT. If you have concerns about contamination, well, disinfect everything occasionally, wiping it down with alcohol or the like. Neil Med advocates use of distilled water, but I usually just use tap water. |