Oxygen and sinusitus

[dianehill]

I have server emphysema and have been put on liquid oxygen , but i problem i am getting with it is more and more sinus problems is this normal ..I do use sterimar to wash the nose doesn't seem to help and it's always running ,it's driving me mad .

[Jessy11]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry you're having problems while you're using liquid oxygen.

I'm afraid I can't help you with an answer as I do not use oxygen.

Plenty members do & someone will come soon with advice for you.

Just wanted to say you're welcome here & hope to hear how you get on

Take care 💐

[mikeadams51]

All forms of oxygen affect my siuses with constant running nose. Fortunately do not have to use it all the time so conditions ease after a while

[piggi]

Hi - you could try putting 'runny nose and oxygen' in the search box (top of the page - right hand side) - there are quite a few postings about it - and some helpful suggestions. Good luck. I can understand how irritating it must be. xx piggi

[2malinka]

I too have severe COPD and am on 1 litre oxygen 24/7 and also have runny nose. Before oxygen therapy, I never had a cold or a runny nose. It must be something to do with the constant oxygen being pumped through the nasal cavity. It does clear up eventually. Mind you, I also sneeze more! Because I am a borderline co2 retainer, I use a Bi-Pap machine at night and get some relief as oxygen is fed through mask and not nasal cavity.

Hope this helps.

Malinka