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oxygen-nose bleeds
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oxygen-nose bleeds
by sally9, Apr 09, 2003 12:00AM
My mom is on 6 liters of oxygen 24/7. She has excessive nosebleeds. Is there anything that can help this?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Apr 15, 2003 12:00AM
, Apr 15, 2003 12:00AM
Supplemental oxygen can be very drying to the nose and cause nosebleeds. Adding a humidifier to the supplemental oxygen will help to moisten the oxygen. This will help to lessen the drying effect.
Another option is Cann-Ease™ Nasal Moisturizing Gel that can be purchased from US Parmacal Company. It is a clear odorless water-based topical treatment that will improve dryness and keep it from coming back. Other topical treatments that can be helpful are aloe vera gel or K-Y® Jelly.
Another option is Cann-Ease™ Nasal Moisturizing Gel that can be purchased from US Parmacal Company. It is a clear odorless water-based topical treatment that will improve dryness and keep it from coming back. Other topical treatments that can be helpful are aloe vera gel or K-Y® Jelly.
