Masked Marvel
Nosebleeds are not unusual during chemo. I've had a couple of them, the last on August 25, 2014. (I define a nosebleed as something that requires me to keep my head tilted back to make it stop.) Since that time, the back of my right nasal passage has shown bright blood consistently. On occasion (like today, in the inset) a gentle nose blow to clear mucus also deposits blood on my hanky.
I wear a face mask for two reasons. The first, currently main reason is to keep my nasal passages moist in an attempt to heal my irritated blood vessels. (If they become too much of a problem, I'll be referred to an ear/nose/throat specialist for cauterization.) The second is to protect me from infection, now that my immunity is compromised. My immunity is not quite low enough yet to require the mask, but I wear it as an extra precaution in places where infection is more likely, e.g., medical facilities.
Masked Marvel
Nosebleeds are not unusual during chemo. I've had a couple of them, the last on August 25, 2014. (I define a nosebleed as something that requires me to keep my head tilted back to make it stop.) Since that time, the back of my right nasal passage has shown bright blood consistently. On occasion (like today, in the inset) a gentle nose blow to clear mucus also deposits blood on my hanky.
I wear a face mask for two reasons. The first, currently main reason is to keep my nasal passages moist in an attempt to heal my irritated blood vessels. (If they become too much of a problem, I'll be referred to an ear/nose/throat specialist for cauterization.) The second is to protect me from infection, now that my immunity is compromised. My immunity is not quite low enough yet to require the mask, but I wear it as an extra precaution in places where infection is more likely, e.g., medical facilities.