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11 years 6 months ago #44843 by CHELS04
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even when my platelets dropped really low an I had symptoms I never had a bloody nose I have never had one in my whole life. but I am seeing symptoms again this week and my nose is stuffy and when I blow my nose there is blood just wondering if this was part of if??? thanks

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11 years 6 months ago #44848 by Sandi
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A bloody nose can be caused by low platelets, but there are other causes too. Sometimes when the weather is dry or a person is stuffed up, they can have a nose bleed. If it's just a little bit, I wouldn't worry about it.

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11 years 6 months ago #44852 by MatthewR
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I started noticing the same thing with my nose and quickly made the connection with dry air, etc. I figure as long it's not pouring out of me or can't be stopped, it's a minor symptom that I don't worry about.

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11 years 6 months ago #44853 by Aoi
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I see that during the hot and dry days in summer, and during the cold days in winter when I run my electric heat. I've never thought of it as a part of ITP since it happens to so many people I know.

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11 years 6 months ago #44861 by CHELS04
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ok thanks everyone! never has been an issue for me so I thought I'd ask!

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11 years 6 months ago #44882 by meredithjane
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After a couple of nosebleeds the ENT specialist recommended using sesame oil nose spray. I find it really good in dry situations like planes, air conditioning in winter or in very hot dry weather.
Tomorrow is going to be a stinker so I am using it as well as moisturizing all over & having bowls of water through the house.
mj

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11 years 5 months ago #44896 by karenr
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Nose gels and nose spray with gel are also helpful to keep the nostrils soft and moist.

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