Oxygen

[Amanda3011]

Hi, bit of a strange one but I use oxygen for moving around house and find that I get a runny nose when trying to do various household tasks or get dressed or bathed , does anyone else have this problem ? X

[skischool]

Yes Amanda,all the time especially if the exercise or work is intensive,if i ramp up the lpm the snivelling increases pro rata so maybe it's just something we have to put up with and i am sure it is something to do with temperature and flow rate differences as compared to breathing in normal air from the atmosphere but i didn't do science at school so it's not my strong point. x

Snotty Ski's and a disgusted cat

[Amanda3011 in reply to skischool]

Hi Skischool , just pleased it’s not just me 😂😂 is annoying when trying to wash and end up snotty .. I’m sure Scruffy cat will not mind at all hope your both keeping well 🤗.. thanks for replying Ski xx

[skischool in reply to Amanda3011]

My pleasure.passing you the tissues. x

[Amanda3011 in reply to skischool]

Bless you kind sir 😘

[Oshgosh in reply to skischool]

I find my nose runs if I do a lot of chewing eg meat.

It’s a nuisance,

[skischool in reply to Oshgosh]

Being dentally challenged and still having some swallowing problems but far less severe i don't have to worry to much in that respect. i am now convinced that the O2 just drys out our nasal passages and the body overcompensates to moisten them again?

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Yes I have the same problem like Ski says we just have to put up with it. Have a good day and take care 🤗 Bernadette and Jack xxxx 🌈

[Amanda3011 in reply to Damon1864]

Hi Bernadette and Jack appreciate the reply , I thought it was just me 😂.. !! It is a nightmare sometimes especially if I’m trying to do something with my grand daughter or do cleaning just need to carry 🧻 with me. Hope your both well too 🤗x

[2greys]

It is not just an oxygen thing, I get it too the shorter of breath the worse it gets, more so when it is coming up time for my Fostair. I have to stop what I am doing for a while then continue. Everything takes longer to do now because of it.

I think that harder breathing is ejecting mucus strait up my throat, past my tonsils and up into the nasal passage, well that is my theory anyway.

[Amanda3011 in reply to 2greys]

Thank you 2greys ..yes definitely when more out of breath .. the joys of dodgy lungs ! Take care 🤗

[Hacienda]

Same here, Always been the same, Boxes of Tissues every where. Yes, I do have a Drippy Nose since being on Oxygen even though my nasal cavities are dry, We are all Different , I don't think any two people are the same with Lung Diseases. Mine COPD. Take care . Love C. XXX

[Amanda3011 in reply to Hacienda]

Hi Hacienda ( beautiful name) I’m the exact same , I have COPD , severe asthma , partial collapsed lung and bronchiatsis 22% FEV1 but I’m still here plodding along best I can with my runny nose😂😂. I just thought I was only one that had this , but obviously not 😢.. hope your keeping well and I really appreciate your reply too .. changing grand daughters nappy was not easy everything coming out of all orifices for both of us 😂 didn’t know wether to use baby wipe on her or me first 🤣. The joys take care and have a lovely day

[Hacienda in reply to Amanda3011]

Bless. Envy you for changing Nappy, I would put Lippy on & Kiss Her all Over then take a Pic,(Grandmas been here) Drippy nose or not, What Pleasure. I am FEV1 17% , still plodding on , albeit very Slowly. You too Hun , have a Lovely Afternoon. with your Precious Love of you Life. C. XXXX

[Amanda3011 in reply to Hacienda]

Oh she definitely is .. she keeps me motivated to keep going. I have seen that picture of the lipstick hilarious mmmm tempting 😂😂. Wow 17% must be a struggle .. we will keep at it ... United 😘

[Sunfloweronline]

I’m afraid so yes! But at least I am able to get out and about! Take care and keep happy

A3011

[Amanda3011 in reply to Sunfloweronline]

So true I just wondered if it was the same for anyone else ! 😉

[Jaybird19]

That happens to me first thing when i get up. Not when i wake up but when i actually move around . Nose streams

[Amanda3011 in reply to Jaybird19]

Didn’t realise it affect us in this way .. good to know I’m not on my own with this ! 😂. Thank you for your reply x

[Poppy2525]

Hi Amanda, I suffer from this as wel,l but I have noticed that it is worse when I look or bend down, when I do weeding in the garden or putting my shoes on. I have mentioned this several times to my respiratory nurse who seems to think I should put up with it, but I am not convinced, there should be a nasal spray that could stop it of at least reduce it, as it does become quite tiresome all the time. So she has changed my spray from Nasofan (which was doing no good ) to Dymista. I have yet to pick it up and will let you know how i get on.

[Amanda3011 in reply to Poppy2525]

Hi Poppy , yes worse when I’m bending down too .. hence the nappy changing not going too well 😂. I guess it’s just another symptom we have to put up with , next time I change grand daughters nappy I will stuff tissue up my nose .. might help with the pongy ones too .. multitasking at its best 😂😂, thank you for your reply , these site is a good send to us all !! X

[JoM49]

Oh YES at the moment it is driving me crazy and using so many tissues. I hadn't' connected it to the oxygen though. I have found drinking more water helps a little or is that my imagination?If you find a solution please shout out. 😅