Nose noise while sleeping

Hey Gang.....I've done a little research....sounds like another trip to a doctor for this one.  Just recently the past 2-3 weeks hubby while sleeping is making this noise.  It is not snoring.  It is when he inhales through his nose it sounds like a wind storm or nor'easter.  It is the craziest thing and something new for him.  His nose is very dry and he tries to keep it lubricated.  It gets crusty and trying to get the junk out of there will make it bleed so there is this cycle going on trying to get it more normal. 

Hi UC Wife,
You poor thing!!! If it's not one thing it's another! I know you said the noise is not due to snoring, but do you think a change of sleeping position (move to his side or elevate head w/extra pillows) would help? Does it bother him/wake him up or does he complain about his nose at all?
I am so sorry and wish I had better advice to give!
How has your hubby been feeling this week?

P.S. I just switched from the Glucophage to the Glipizide this week - will let you know how I do! Thanks!!

Take care,
Stacey
dx w/UC (pancolitis) March '06
Colazal 750 mg x 9 capsules daily
now on Prednisone, 20 mg. daily
started 6-MP 8/13/07 (50 mg. daily)
Probiotics (Primadophilus Reuteri)
dx w/Type 2 Diabetes Nov. 2002
Glipizide 5mg. x 2 daily,Caduet 5/10 mg. daily, Micardis 80 mg. daily, multivitamin + calcium daily and one baby aspirin, CinndromeX (4 daily)

my nose gets really dry because of allergies. And I use a gel thats made by fleming and company, Its just called ocean gel, ultra moisturizing gel. it helps. I found it accidently it came in with the saline nose spray I bought.

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Rona

synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg
nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9
carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil,
potassium.

I picked up a saline nose spray today. He has no allergies......that we are aware of. Because he is in the house so much I'm wondering if that is doing it. I will look for the ocean gel and see if that helps. (It's lousy to talk about but to leave the nose alone long enough to heal fully is how to clear it up. But of course it's hard to leave it alone, then it starts to bleed and just compounds the problem.)

In the big picture that's the least of his worries I guess.

Stacey -- good luck with the glipizide - it would be great if it helps to make a difference for you and decreases gastro irritations.

We went out with our friends Sunday night even though he was a bit uncomfortable. Had an awesome day all day Monday. Yesterday so so. Today a little yard work and basically stayed in. But all in all not too bad. Thanks for asking.

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60 yr old male~Colitis 1st diagnosed Jan '05-cleared up within a few wks. Flared again in May '06 ... left sided UC now, fully involved and trying to get in remission. Acute inflammation-pancolitis-tenesmus rectal pain-granulation is showing some healing started. Osteopena of spine from prednisone DX 8/07  July 07 good days & bad days 75mg Imuran 40  mg prednisone (tapering 8/07) 12 Asacol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly 2%,multi vitamin, iron 3X day, DanActive, chewable calcium, Prilosec 20mg, enalapril 10mg, glipizide 5 mg, zocor 20 mg, baby aspirin, (Fentanyl pain patch 50mg 72 hrs  Morphine Sulf 15 mg twice daily)Colocourt enemas at night. Fosamax and mthly B12 shots folic acid 1mg