Sore nose

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Hi

I'm suffering from a dry sore nose. Any tips to make it less dry and sore please . 

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  • Hello Redpanda, is this a side effect from your chemo? When my nose got dry and flaky I put vaseline in/on it and it helped, plus I used soft, moisturised tissues when I needed to blow my nose. The dryness and soreness didn't last long but it's worth contacting your nurse or chemo team if you've had this problem for a while to see what they suggest. 

  • Hoping I Don't get this as already have a hole in my nasal septum!! Jo x

  • Fingers crossed that your nose stays ok Jo! I only had this problem for a short while as I developed a runny nose after first starting AC chemo but had no nose problems when I started Docetaxel x

  • A bit of vaseline around the holes at the bottom of your nose helps. I think it is because we lose the hair inside our noses so on a windy or hot day the nose dries out faster. Try not to blow your nose either as our nasal membranes get a bit fragile on chemo.