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Does Nasal Passages With Nose Bleeds Occur Due To Radiation Therapy Or Low Cell Count?

I am undegoing chemo and radiation and my cell counts are low due to the fact that I am nearing end of treatment. My biggest problem right now is my dry nose and swollen nasal passages. My nose also bleeds easily. I thought it was chemo related all this time but now I belive it might be more related to my counts. I am using ocean nasal spray a few times a day to hydrated but it really doesn t seem to be helping. Any suggestions would be appreciated. It s lung cancer by the way. Thanks.
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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Hi,
This is one of the coplication of Radiation over lungs and head and neck.
Atrophic rhinitis Sicca- Dry atrophic nasal mucosa which starts to bleed either spontaneous or with little friction and pressure.
The treatment is Humidified Air , Cold compression while bleeds, do not blow nose or sniff nose.
All the above maintain your hydration by intake or intravenous fluids for cellular rehydration. Consult with your treating physician and get ENT Dr opinion. take care and wish you speedy recovery.
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Does Nasal Passages With Nose Bleeds Occur Due To Radiation Therapy Or Low Cell Count?

Hi, This is one of the coplication of Radiation over lungs and head and neck. Atrophic rhinitis Sicca- Dry atrophic nasal mucosa which starts to bleed either spontaneous or with little friction and pressure. The treatment is Humidified Air , Cold compression while bleeds, do not blow nose or sniff nose. All the above maintain your hydration by intake or intravenous fluids for cellular rehydration. Consult with your treating physician and get ENT Dr opinion. take care and wish you speedy recovery.