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What Causes Blood In Mucus While Blowing Nose?
I have had the flu for over a week, so my dr gave me antibiotics 2 days ago. I have just blown my nose and the mucus has blood in it from one side of my nose. This has never happened before. I do have allergy and sinus issues and I have been blowing my nose a lot .
Fri, 3 May 2019
Hello,
Rhinitis may cause congestion of nasal mucosa. Vigorous blowing with congestion leads to mucosal damage and bleeding.
So avoid vigorous blowing, use normal saline drops. Apply pressure at the site. If symptoms not improved may need nasal packing.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Rhinitis may cause congestion of nasal mucosa. Vigorous blowing with congestion leads to mucosal damage and bleeding.
So avoid vigorous blowing, use normal saline drops. Apply pressure at the site. If symptoms not improved may need nasal packing.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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