Dry air is killing me

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jfarel

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I've heard humidifiers are a no, no, but this dry air is killing me. My nose is stuffy all the time, my mouth is dry and when I blow my nose its bloody and clotty much of the time.

What about using a humidfier if I sterilize the water first and change it morning and night? And suggestions. I've also tried the saline spray but it just seems to be aggravating things.
 
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jfarel

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I've heard humidifiers are a no, no, but this dry air is killing me. My nose is stuffy all the time, my mouth is dry and when I blow my nose its bloody and clotty much of the time.

What about using a humidfier if I sterilize the water first and change it morning and night? And suggestions. I've also tried the saline spray but it just seems to be aggravating things.
 
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jfarel

New member
I've heard humidifiers are a no, no, but this dry air is killing me. My nose is stuffy all the time, my mouth is dry and when I blow my nose its bloody and clotty much of the time.

What about using a humidfier if I sterilize the water first and change it morning and night? And suggestions. I've also tried the saline spray but it just seems to be aggravating things.
 
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2perfectboys

Guest
Yes we are all experiencing the same thing. Blood noses...younger son w/o CF just had a really bad one, covered 10 tissues, after 10mins. i'm usually calm and conservative, I was about to call for help, but I put a small ice pack on it and got it to stop.

The dryness is really bad in our house...can tell because of the static. The little space heater we have in the family room only makes it worse. I've put a few bowls of water out, but still does not seem to be helping, maybe I will crack the windows a little when we r not at home.
 
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2perfectboys

Guest
Yes we are all experiencing the same thing. Blood noses...younger son w/o CF just had a really bad one, covered 10 tissues, after 10mins. i'm usually calm and conservative, I was about to call for help, but I put a small ice pack on it and got it to stop.

The dryness is really bad in our house...can tell because of the static. The little space heater we have in the family room only makes it worse. I've put a few bowls of water out, but still does not seem to be helping, maybe I will crack the windows a little when we r not at home.
 
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2perfectboys

Guest
Yes we are all experiencing the same thing. Blood noses...younger son w/o CF just had a really bad one, covered 10 tissues, after 10mins. i'm usually calm and conservative, I was about to call for help, but I put a small ice pack on it and got it to stop.

The dryness is really bad in our house...can tell because of the static. The little space heater we have in the family room only makes it worse. I've put a few bowls of water out, but still does not seem to be helping, maybe I will crack the windows a little when we r not at home.
 
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coltsfan715

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Hey John

All I can say is evaluate your priorities with this one. I have the same problem with dry air during the colder months - with nose bleeds, dry mouth and I even get wheezy with the dry air. I have used a humidifier before and when I use O2 I use humidified O2.

Yeah it may not be recommended by everyone, but if you want to be comfortable then try it and see if it helps. If it makes you feel worse stop it, if it helps then use it if you want.

I personally use a humidifier every time I go to Tenn to visit family. It is the only way I can sleep. I set it up and aim it right at the bed where my head lays lol - talk about not recommended but it is what helps me.

Take Care and hope the nose bleeds start to ease up.
Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

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Hey John

All I can say is evaluate your priorities with this one. I have the same problem with dry air during the colder months - with nose bleeds, dry mouth and I even get wheezy with the dry air. I have used a humidifier before and when I use O2 I use humidified O2.

Yeah it may not be recommended by everyone, but if you want to be comfortable then try it and see if it helps. If it makes you feel worse stop it, if it helps then use it if you want.

I personally use a humidifier every time I go to Tenn to visit family. It is the only way I can sleep. I set it up and aim it right at the bed where my head lays lol - talk about not recommended but it is what helps me.

Take Care and hope the nose bleeds start to ease up.
Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

New member
Hey John

All I can say is evaluate your priorities with this one. I have the same problem with dry air during the colder months - with nose bleeds, dry mouth and I even get wheezy with the dry air. I have used a humidifier before and when I use O2 I use humidified O2.

Yeah it may not be recommended by everyone, but if you want to be comfortable then try it and see if it helps. If it makes you feel worse stop it, if it helps then use it if you want.

I personally use a humidifier every time I go to Tenn to visit family. It is the only way I can sleep. I set it up and aim it right at the bed where my head lays lol - talk about not recommended but it is what helps me.

Take Care and hope the nose bleeds start to ease up.
Lindsey
 
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Pumuckl

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I am not sure why a humidifier is a no no (if someone could enlighten me I would appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">) but I live in Arizona and my doc suggested a humidifier and an air cleaner be kept in my bedroom. Naturally they are both kept very clean to ensure proper function.
 
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Pumuckl

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I am not sure why a humidifier is a no no (if someone could enlighten me I would appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">) but I live in Arizona and my doc suggested a humidifier and an air cleaner be kept in my bedroom. Naturally they are both kept very clean to ensure proper function.
 
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Pumuckl

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I am not sure why a humidifier is a no no (if someone could enlighten me I would appreciate it <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">) but I live in Arizona and my doc suggested a humidifier and an air cleaner be kept in my bedroom. Naturally they are both kept very clean to ensure proper function.
 
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Debi

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I've used humidifiers my entire life - 54 years, and it hasn't killed me yet. My doctor is totally supportive. I really don't think you need to be suffering so much with your breathing.
 
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Debi

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I've used humidifiers my entire life - 54 years, and it hasn't killed me yet. My doctor is totally supportive. I really don't think you need to be suffering so much with your breathing.
 
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Debi

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I've used humidifiers my entire life - 54 years, and it hasn't killed me yet. My doctor is totally supportive. I really don't think you need to be suffering so much with your breathing.
 
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blindhearted

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Pumuckl</b></i>

I am not sure why a humidifier is a no no (if someone could enlighten me I would appreciate it) but I live in Arizona and my doc suggested a humidifier and an air cleaner be kept in my bedroom. Naturally they are both kept very clean to ensure proper function.</end quote></div>


My doctor told me humidifiers were bad because of the water. Some people let the water get "stale". Therefore it can harvest bacteria. Personally I think if someone cleans it daily and keeps the water changed then they should be fine. I dont use them because I dont have a need for one...yet.
 
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blindhearted

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Pumuckl</b></i>

I am not sure why a humidifier is a no no (if someone could enlighten me I would appreciate it) but I live in Arizona and my doc suggested a humidifier and an air cleaner be kept in my bedroom. Naturally they are both kept very clean to ensure proper function.</end quote></div>


My doctor told me humidifiers were bad because of the water. Some people let the water get "stale". Therefore it can harvest bacteria. Personally I think if someone cleans it daily and keeps the water changed then they should be fine. I dont use them because I dont have a need for one...yet.
 
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