Dry nostrils?...

Butterflybride Posted: Dec 28, 2004 02:25 PM

Dry nostrils?...

I read in What to expect.... that dry nostrils are a normal symptom. My nose is always bleeding and it's been bothering me so much I have trouble sleeping. The book recommended getting a humidifier and I was wondering if anybody else had this problem and if they tried the humidifier. If so, was the humidifier worth it?

kptoys Posted: Dec 28, 2004 02:27 PM

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I didnt have this problem my nose was always stuffy. I did get a humidifier (which is also good to have after baby comes) and it does help when Im sleeping.

JENHOS Posted: Dec 28, 2004 02:29 PM

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I have both stuffy and bloody nose. I don't have a humidifier but I hear it helps. I just deal with and am going through a ton of tissues!!

Butterflybride Posted: Dec 28, 2004 02:37 PM

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Posted by kptoys

I didnt have this problem my nose was always stuffy. I did get a humidifier (which is also good to have after baby comes) and it does help when Im sleeping.

Thank you, I think I'm going to get one. I've been debating and I just wanted to hear some opinions.

februarybride Posted: Dec 28, 2004 03:04 PM

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My sister is preggo and she has this issue too. She uses a humidifier and it does help her a lot. Definitely try to get one that is quiet. I get frequent nosebleeds and asked the dr. about them. He said to wipe the inside of your nostrils with a little vaseline on a q-tip to try to keep it from getting too dry.

Kate Posted: Dec 28, 2004 10:15 PM

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What about those saline nasal drops? That might help. Even if you just used the childrens 'Little Noses' brand it may moisten things up and then the vaseline will seal it in.

CarrieAnn Posted: Dec 29, 2004 10:07 AM

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You could try Berillium (sp.) as well, assumming it is safe to use during pregnancy. I would swab a little in my nose prior to flying, it keeps your nasal passage open as well as moisturized.

chichila15 Posted: Dec 29, 2004 10:44 AM

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OMG, this is a horrible feeling. I've been having this stupid nasal symptom for over a month already. Poor DH complained that I snore at night, because I couldn't breathe thru my nose, so I'd sleep with my mouth open.

I've bought an air purifier (our apt is dust-prone), and tried Saline Drops, and even put Tiger Balm on my outer nostrils. I then bought a cool mist humidifer... and after all this... the problem is still there. The drops helped a lil, but it's like I'm immune to them now. The tiger balm definitely helps, but it's temporary, so when I wake up at night, I reapply. And the humidier works, too, but it has me freezing at night.

My next purchase: a WARM humidifier... lol.

I hope none of you are going through this. I sometimes wonder, maybe I'd rather have the vomit factor than this nasal swelling thing.

What-Now Posted: Dec 29, 2004 11:52 AM

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I have this problem two, very uncomfortable!

I donlt have a humidifier but i have another remedy: put a dish full of water in the room where you are sleeping. Make there it's full every day before you go to bed. It does the same thing as humidifier, costs nothing and makes no noise.

You will see the difference in the air.