My nose is so dry it bleeds, I think its from the radiator.?

Question

Any advice please

Answer 1

I've been having the same problem for the past 3 weeks and I've had only a couple of nose bleeds in my life prior to this. I think it's the dry air with some stress added. I haven't had any additional stress recently though; just the usual stress I haven't enjoyed so much for a while. This winter it is quite warm where I live though so there is rarely need for a radiator.

If your nose starts bleeding, stuff it with tissue (you will just look like a cute little walrus), lie down and tilt your head back. Then later on don't investigate inside your nostril because you may cause it to bleed again.

Good luck -- I hope both our nosebleeds go away.

IDEA: Reading the humidifier suggestions above, you can have the effect anywhere you go with an over-the-counter product called 'Ayr'. It is just saline in a nose spray bottle or in a very small gel tube. It will take a couple of hours to really feel the effect, but the effect lasts anywhere you go. Just use it every few hours, and it is very pleasant too as it is unscented.

Answer 2

Not unusual in the winter months. Simple solution. When you are at home, put a pan of water on the stove to simmer. The steam will put moisture back into the air that the heater takes out. The added moisture will make it so that you don't have nose bleeds from the dry air.

Answer 3

Very likely from the dryness or lack of moisture in the air. Naturally, heat sources like a radiator have the effect of drying the air.
Check with your Doc to be sure its not something else, and if he agrees, get yourself a humidifier, at least for the room in which you sleep.

Answer 4

Though you didn't specify what part of the country you live in, it is common to experience some nasal bleeding (also very dry, irritated and cracked skin; can cause dandruff/dry scalp) in colder climates, particularly during the winter season. Cold weather tends to be drier, but it's effects can be counteracted by drinking plenty of noncaffeinated/nonalcoholic beverages throughout the day, using lotion for skin and using a humidifier. You can get a fairly inexpensive basic (Vicks brand) humidifier for $19.95 (Vicks also has more expensive models too). Smoking cigarettes, using scalding hot water on your skin or sitting right by a heating unit can also contribute to dehydration.

Answer 5

Nosebleed Causes ################ Trauma to the nose (nose picking, foreign bodies, forceful nose blowing). The most common cause of a nose bleed is drying of the nasal membranes. Tumors, particularly malignant tumor of the nose or sinuses. The incidence of nosebleeds is higher during the colder winter months when upper respiratory infections are more frequent, and the temperature and humidity fluctuate more dramatically. Use of "blood thinning medications" called anti coagulants. Recurrent nosebleeds may be a symptom of an underlying disorder such as high blood pressure. Inflammation of the nose or sinuses and cold may cause a nose bleed. Deviated septum (when the partition between your nose is crooked), foreign objects in the nose, or other nasal obstruction may also cause nosebleeds. Symptoms Bleeding from one or both nostrils. Frequent swallowing. Sensation of fluid flow in the back of the nose and throat. Diagnosis of Nosebleed #################### A thorough medical history for previous bleeding, high blood pressure, liver diseases, use of anticoagulants, nasal trauma, family history of bleeding etc. should be taken. Analysis of blood coagulation parameters. Measurement of the blood pressure and X-rays of the skull and sinuses maybe necessary. Treatment

Answer 6

My throat gets dry a lot, and I'd recommend buying a humidifier so that the air you breathe isn't as dry. The winter tends to have that effect on people.

Answer 7

I would get a humidifier, but if you cannot afford one right now you can take a cooking pot ,fill it up with water then sit the pot of water on the radiator. the hot radiator will turn the water into steam and put moisture in the air.

Answer 8

When I was younger, my mom would sit a pan of water, on or near the heat source, and it would help put more moisture in the air. Try that.

Answer 9

use a humidifier.. or boil some water on stove.... heat is drying out air & your nostrils/sinuses.

Be Blessed!

Answer 10

try a humidifer