Nose bleeds after quitting smoking

[Prettypurple39]

Hi all, on day 6 of no smoking after 5 years. Keep tasting blood in my mouth and noticed Theres thick blood up my nose? Is this normal after giving up smoking? In now using a electic cigarette to help ease the cravings...but only a few puffs a day...any advise wld be appreciated...much love

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Welcome to our community Prettypurple39 , congratulations 6 days smoke free, well done 🚭💪

When we stop smoking our blood circulation returns to normal and healthy full of oxygen. The blood in your nose could be this. The taste of blood could be your teeth and gums as when we smoke dental and gum issues are masked so a dental appointment for a check up is a must.

Let us know how you get on 😀

[Prettypurple39 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Oh no! Im scared of the dentist lol...but I'll be brave ...Thankyou

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Prettypurple39]

Me too and left my check up a year and a half after I stopped, had quite bad gum disease and dentist said I was very lucky I came in as my teeth were residing from the gums. Antibiotics and mouth wash cleared it up after about 6 months. Nowadays, the dentist is such a more comfortable experience, you will be grand, I promise

[Prettypurple39 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

I think I may have gum desease too as painful to brush in certain areas ....its been 8 years since I seen one cause I'm scared of dentist....but I'm gona book a appointment Monday morning