<p>If you read my other post, you’ll know that my 14 year old is really struggling with allergies this year. Specifically his nosebleeds, which have always been an issue have gotten out of control. So far, since Easter, he’s missed 5 1/2 days of school, including Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and half of Friday last week, as well as today.</p>
<p>These aren’t major nosebleeds. The blood isn’t pouring out of his nose or anything, but they will last 4 or 5 hours, stop for an hour, and then start up again. The poor kid is sitting around the house with one hand clamped to his nose with a piece of kleenex, while he studies or plays on the computer. </p>
<p>We went to the allergist on Thursday who gave us an ointment to put in his nose that seems to have no effect, and I spoke to the pediatrician’s office today who gave us the go ahead to do benadryl around the clock but that just creates a sleepy bleeding child. We have an appointment with the ENT on Friday, but I’m really hoping he can be back at school before then. Does anyone have any magic home remedies for this issue? I feel so bad for him.</p>
<p>Has the allergist tried other antihistamines? How about nasal saline la age to help moisturizer the nose? How about nasal steroid spray for allergies? Some folks fund Singulairbhelpful with allergies as well. </p>
<p>In our household we’ve had to experiment with allergies to figure out which work best, which can change over time. Benadryl doesn’t work well for any of us. Agree that a small amount of ointment like Neosporin can help allow nose to heal. I’d take kid to ENT about cauterization since this is causing S to miss school.</p>
<p>He’s on singular, nasal steroids, inhaled steroids, and another antihistamine. </p>
<p>I do think we’ll end up doing the cauterization, but I can’t get him in to the ENT until Friday. Do you think we could just go to the ER and get it done there?</p>
<p>My D has similar issues with nosebleeds, although it’s not due to allergies. We have her using borolium ointment, nasal saline, and a humidifier at night (during the dry winter months). She also goes to an ENT once every two years to get cauterized. This seems to work very well for her.</p>
<p>S had some issues with nosebleeds at that age, and has had what sounds like a perpetual cold/stuffy nose for his entire college career, I could never get him to do anything about it. Finally, he went to a doctor in France, where he’s living this year, and the doctor snaked some kind of thing up into his sinuses and declared that he has a deviated septum and “very reactive mucus,” whatever that means. The dr gave him a prescription for prednisonol and a nasal spray along the lines of Flonase. I was very concerned about his taking prednisone, and he decided to stop, but kept up with the spray, which apparently helps a lot. Obviously, his problems are nowhere near as bad as your son’s!</p>
<p>My first thought was using a neti pot for salt water lavage. Friends who have had bad nasal allergies for decades, with recurring sinus infections and the whole thing, absolutely swear by it. Of course, it may not help with the nosebleed issue in the short term.</p>
<p>I would stop the nasal steroid for a week and see if that helps. I would also look into possible food allergies, like dairy, that might be making tree, pollen etc allergy symptoms worse. Feel for you!</p>
<p>I guess we’ll skip the ER then, we’ll keep waiting until Friday when the ENT can see him. </p>
<p>I’m concerned about adding neosynephrine, given that he’s already sticking 2 different meds in his nose (Nasonex spray, and Bactroban). I feel like we need to ask the Dr. about interactions, but maybe I’ll ask the pharmacist on the way home today. The neti pot is a good idea. </p>
<p>The funny thing is that overall he’s having a better allergy season than he’s had in years. He’s breathing well, not coughing, his eyes aren’t itching, he’s sneezing less, and his sinuses are clear. His pulmonary function test at the allergist last week looked awesome. It’s just this one little issue, that becomes a big issue because of the totally understandable rule that you can’t sit in algebra class when you’re bleeding.</p>
<p>Jane, do you have a humidifier in his room? I occasionally get nose bleeds and I think it helps. Don’t put any medicine in it that would be breathed in… Just plain water.</p>
<p>I’m allergic to dust as well. I keep my bedroom as dust free as I can (though it seems its never enough!) and the humidifier right next to my bed. I’d try it for a few days and see if it helps.</p>
<p>My big thing the past month or so was waking up with a scratchy throat and I had two slight nose bleeds within a week. I got out my handy dandy humidifier and it cleared up both issues. I think the dry air was causing it.</p>
<p>Those cortisone nasal sprays dry out and thin out the sinus membranes. It’s a battle between “dry enough” and “too dry.” I found my comfort spot with Nasacort AQ was skipping every third dose. Nasonex did not give me bloody noses. Staying hydrated while on antihistamines is also a problem.</p>
<p>As a teen with dust mite allergies, my room was stripped; hardwood floors, a metal desk, and a single hardwood dresser. A zippered plastic mattress bag and a plastic bag over the pillow (just leave it on when you buy a new pillow) with 2 cotton pillowcases, paper posters on the wall with no frames. After many trials, the best blankets turned out to be the silky ones kind of like sleeping bag material.</p>
<p>Ooh, almost forgot - get the NeilMed sinus rinse in the squeeze bottle instead of the Neti pot. </p>
<p>And no pets except fish. Cats and dogs are tough to be around for kids with sensitivities.</p>
<p>This is also an issue I have when taking too much medication… It could be the stuff you put in your nose or other medication that is meant to dry out your nose and make it stop running. another reason why I sleep with the humidifier on when sick to try and counteract it.</p>
<p>I have horrible allergies and severe nose bleeds. In the past, I would have to be seen at the ENT. This year tired of so much allergy medication, I thought I would try a combo of essential oils - lemon, peppermint and lavender, a drop each combined with a tablespoon of water. I use 3 times a day and have for 3 weeks. No allergy meds and no nose bleeds. Best spring ever!</p>
I keep my bedroom as dust free as I can (though it seems its never enough!) and the humidifier right next to my bed. I’d try it for a few days and see if it helps.</p>