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What Happens If Sinus Problem And Allergies Overlap?

I have been plagued recently by nosebleeds which have been annoying and scary at times. I have received allergy shots for many years and do have prescriptive nasal sprays , over the counter nasal medication , etc,, so do realize that sinus problems and allergies do overlap. I have done the usual drill of trying not to blow my nose for a long while after an episode even though my nose is full and it gives me a headache, keep area moist, etc.. only to experience another nosebleed several days later, Could a spray tan even with a nose plug inserted in nostrils from a few weeks ago be an aggravating factor? I have had nosebleeds occur a few times in winter season but not in the summer. Recently moved to downtown Chicago from Michigan so do not have my usual doctors to help me with this issue. Should I see an ENT, an allergist, or both as I do want to continue my regimen of monthly shots. Thank you for your time and help.
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you:

1. Allergy shots usually need treatment for long duration. So if you are changing your place, personally I would suggest you to consult an allergist for need of continuation.

2. Some intranasal sprays can aggravate nasal bleeds, and there can be local factors in nose also which can also cause nose bleeds. So I would also suggest you to consult an ENT to rule out any local cause.

3. Dryness of winter can aggravate nose bleeds (as in your case).

4. Please make sure that your blood pressure is normal as high blood pressure can cause nose bleeds.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Wish you the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Happens If Sinus Problem And Allergies Overlap?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make following suggestions to you: 1. Allergy shots usually need treatment for long duration. So if you are changing your place, personally I would suggest you to consult an allergist for need of continuation. 2. Some intranasal sprays can aggravate nasal bleeds, and there can be local factors in nose also which can also cause nose bleeds. So I would also suggest you to consult an ENT to rule out any local cause. 3. Dryness of winter can aggravate nose bleeds (as in your case). 4. Please make sure that your blood pressure is normal as high blood pressure can cause nose bleeds. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.