Sneezing!!

[2malinka]

A Happy Christmas to everyone.

I have noticed that since my oxygen was increased to 1 litre and virtually 24/7, I have a runny nose and I keep sneezing. I also use a BI-Pap machine at night. Just wondered if anyone had experienced anything similar?

All the best

Malinka

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Yes Malinka - my husband the same as soon as he starts to use his oxygen the nose starts running and then the sneezing. Just as I am typing it might worth asking the doctor about taking anti-histamines - because it is like an allergic reaction ?? Good luck TAD xxx

[2malinka in reply to Hidden]

Hi Tadaw

Thanks for response. I will check with GP.

All the best

Malinka

[Toci]

I use oxygen 24/7 and I often get the runny nose and sometimes get the sneezes. Seems to come as part of the package. x

[2malinka in reply to Toci]

Hi Toci

Thanks for replying. I take out the cannula now and again, for about 5 minutes just to get some relief.

All the best

Malinka

[bayleyray-uk]

I use 2ltrs constant when exerting myself indoors or outside and as my nose and sinuses are nearly all clogged up when I use the oxygen my nose starts running. I put it down to my blocked nose down to allergies so that when I use the oxygen it is helping to clear the passages. I take 2 allergy tablets a day and a nasal spray and agree with Toci it's a darn nuisance.

Cheers

Sue

[2malinka]

Hi Sue

Thanks so much for the advice. Today I have just sneezed a couple of times and no running nose as yet, fingers crossed. Still rather put up with that then come off the oxy and end up with organ failure.

Hope you have a Happy Christmas.

Malinka