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jlmlhc posted:
About 4 weeks ago I had several nosebleeding situations - 3 of which took me to the ER to have nose packed and on the third occasion it was chemically treated (which didn't completely work)- I then went to a ENT and my regular dr. I thankfully have not had a nosebleed in 10 days - however I did notice that in the past couple of days the mucus that I get out the pack of my mouth from my nose had blood clots in it. I'm trying not to blow my nose in order for it to continue to heal so I've been trying to get mucus out thru my mouth - should I stop this? Could the blood be left over from my nosebleeds? My ENT said not to worry and just continue to use bactricin in my nose.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Post nose bleedsAbout 4 weeks ago I had several nosebleeding situations - 3 of which took me to the ER to have nose packed and on the third occasion it was chemically treated (which didn't completely work)- I then went to a ENT and my regular dr. I thankfully have not had a nosebleed in 10 days - however I did notice that in the past couple of days the mucus that I get out the pack of my mouth from my nose had blood clots in it. I'm trying not to blow my nose in order for it to continue to heal so I've been trying to get mucus out thru my mouth - should I stop this? Could the blood be left over from my nosebleeds? My ENT said not to worry and just continue to use bactricin in my nose.
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Since the exact source of your nose bleed is really not known, I really can't say if this is leftover blood or not. Most epistaxis cases (the medical term for nosebleeds) are anterior...close to the opening of the nose; probably the area where your nose was chemically cauterized. There are posterior bleeds, too, that can bleed anywhere in the nasal tract. Unless an ENT examined your nose with a fiberoptic scope, the exact location my not be known.

Are your taking any aspirin or other medications that thin your blood? Or, medications that dry your mucous membranes.

Is your home particular dry? How is your water intake? Are you a nose-picker?

I agree with taking it easy on nose-blowing, but ten days should be time enough for most minor bleeds to completely heal. Using the bacitracin is fine to do.
Report This| Share this:Post nose bleedsSince the exact source of your nose bleed is really not known, I really can't say if this is leftover blood or not. Most epistaxis cases (the medical term for nosebleeds) are anterior...close to the opening of the nose; probably the area where your nose was chemically cauterized. There are posterior bleeds, too, that can bleed anywhere in the nasal tract. Unless an ENT examined your nose with a fiberoptic scope, the exact location my not be known.<br /> <br />Are your taking any aspirin or other medications that thin your blood? Or, medications that dry your mucous membranes.<br /> <br />Is your home particular dry? How is your water intake? Are you a nose-picker?<br /> <br />I agree with taking it easy on nose-blowing, but ten days should be time enough for most minor bleeds to completely heal. Using the bacitracin is fine to do.
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