Bloody Snot Normal?

[Lauren168]

Anyone have bloody snot when first using the CPAP - last night was night 4? Sorry, not really a classy topic.

[cowlypso]

Not really normal, but probably not cause for huge concern.

Are you using the humidifier? Maybe try turning it up a bit because dry nasal passages could bleed.

If you're using nasal pillows and they aren't fit right, it's possible that they could cause your nose to bleed as well, but I imagine that you would be complaining about this horrible sore on your nostril rather than just bloody snot.

So I'm voting that it's a lack of humidity issue.

[Lauren168]

I have the humidity cranked up to 4.5 out of 6.

I am just wondering if it has to do with the high pressure. I am currently at 25 Inhale and 17 Exhale. I have had an extremely difficult time adjusting to the pressure in my ears, but this morning, I blew my nose and it was bloody. I think I should stop treatment tonight until I talk to the doctor tomorrow.

[chunkyfrog]

I have not had this occur at all since before I started pappin'.
I think the extra humidity helps; but only having the blood WITH cpap might be a reason to tell the doctor.
I would not feel comfortable giving medical advice; but if it's just one icky Kleenex,
as opposed to a madly flowing nose/whole box of tissues/ light-headed thing, I would not freak out.
On the other hand, uncontrolled blood flow is an ER thing.

[Kairosgrammy]

Sounds like your sinuses are very annoyed. Are you typically a sinusy kind of person?

Anyone have bloody snot when first using the CPAP - last night was night 4? Sorry, not really a classy topic.

[kempo]

AYR You can buy it at Wally World, Walgreens, and other stores. I had that problem when I first started cpap and AYR was the fix. I still use it every night before I hook up. It will sting the first few times you use it because your sinuses are raw. It was recommended by my Doctor.

http://www.drugstore.com/ayr-saline-nas ... e/qxp11581

[Gaga58]

Lauren...I had the bloody snot about the time the weather started to change, then ended up with two days of full blown nose bleeds! I got the Ayr gel, plus use the Saline Spray and that did help...the only problem was I then developed the continual hayfever/cold symptoms which have been ongoing for me since end of Oct.! Can't seem to find a good humidity setting that will stop it, so now I'm taking zrytec-d everyday and that has seemed to alleviate the problem (when I don't forget!). My pressure, however is not near as high as yours, so think talking to the doc would be a plus! Good luck to you!

[Janknitz]

I have that problem, too, and when I asked a doctor about it, she asked if I picked my nose. The answer is NO, but I didn't really feel like discussing it any further with her!

I've had it for a long time, before CPAP. It's just a tiny bit of blood, no big bloody nose, and hasn't kilt me yet!

[chunkyfrog]

I have heard that using a humidifier in your home/workplace helps a lot.
Some say to drink more water--maybe works--don't overdo.

[Ineedanap]

Even Ayr didnt work for me. I have to put lanolin in my nose every night or Im cracked and bloody. Unless youre gushing and sure its the cpap causing it I wouldnt skip treatment. Those numbers are huge though, gotta be tough to sleep.

[osmium sleeper]

Try using a neti pot.