Sinus Problems, any ideas? (Albuquerque: transplants, allergies, live)
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Would like to move to Albuquerque, but when we visited we had nosebleeds and dry sinuses because of the weather - would appreciate any ideas on how to keep from getting these if we move there - and also does everyone in Albuquerque experience this? thnaks
Would like to move to Albuquerque, but when we visited we had nosebleeds and dry sinuses because of the weather - would appreciate any ideas on how to keep from getting these if we move there - and also does everyone in Albuquerque experience this? thnaks
buy a vaporizer for your house. it helps a lot. also, your skin won't be so dried out.
Would like to move to Albuquerque, but when we visited we had nosebleeds and dry sinuses because of the weather - would appreciate any ideas on how to keep from getting these if we move there - and also does everyone in Albuquerque experience this? thnaks
I used to have bloody noses frequently here when I was a kid. Haven't had one in years. Don't know why that is, but I am glad. I would recommend drinking lots of water and maybe using a moisturizer like saline, Vaseline, or other moisturizing creams or lotion for your nose. It may also help if you reduced your sodium intake.
You'll eventually get used to the high altitudes, thin air, and dryness after a while. I just wished I knew how to cure my doggone allergies, which plague me nearly every day!
Would like to move to Albuquerque, but when we visited we had nosebleeds and dry sinuses because of the weather - would appreciate any ideas on how to keep from getting these if we move there - and also does everyone in Albuquerque experience this? thnaks
I have dry sinuses too, I got them right now, I also got allergies when I moved here too.
Humidifier will help but not guarantee against problems.
My sinuses were so bad that I had a recurring sinus infection, I finally changed Dr's and he prescribed a nasal spray which has worked wonders, I do use humidifiers as well though.
I think all of us transplants go through nose bleeds while getting used to the lack of humidity.
I use a simple saline spray that is real cheap I get from Walgreens (store brand). Ocean (brand) also sells a gel that is longer lasting in case you rather not carry a bottle with you everywhere. You will find that you will use it often at first and as you get used to the weather use it only rarely.
I also have two large humidifiers that keeps my humidity about 40-45% inside.
You should always stay hydrated, sounds silly, but it really works.
Would like to move to Albuquerque, but when we visited we had nosebleeds and dry sinuses because of the weather - would appreciate any ideas on how to keep from getting these if we move there - and also does everyone in Albuquerque experience this? thnaks
I don't know if everyone experiences this but I did myself. I just assumed I would not have allergy problems but just a month ago I have had allergy symptoms. Many people (myself included) believe that when they move to the "desert" there is nothing blooming. I'm having a really bad time right now myself, but I think I just need to be more consistent on taking my allergy meds. As far as the nosebleeds, most likely the high altitude and all. Very dry here too so a vaporizer helps. Once your system get's "acclimatized" it's no problem as far as the nosebleeds and dry sinuses. I also upped my water intake quite a bit which helped immensely.
Don't get discouraged though. I've lived in MANY worse places for allergies. TX and IA, believe it or not, which was a LOT more worse. Good luck to you
Many people (myself included) believe that when they move to the "desert" there is nothing blooming. I'm having a really bad time right now myself, but I think I just need to be more consistent on taking my allergy meds.
This has been the worst place for me, for allergies. They usually aren't that bad in the other places I've lived, but the juniper/cedar pollen is almost year round here.
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It's a Bloody, Buddy
Haven't had one in years. Don't know why that is, but I am glad. 
I would recommend drinking lots of water and maybe using a moisturizer like saline, Vaseline, or other moisturizing creams or lotion for your nose. It may also help if you reduced your sodium intake. 
I just wished I knew how to cure my doggone allergies, which plague me nearly every day! 
