blood coming from the nose every after dive

[iamvin]

Hi, i have a buddy who has a problem with his nose. Every time he removes his mask, there's blood build up in his sinuses. Is this normal or is there something wrong with him?

 

[scubamama5]

..Blood in your mask is not normal...(am thinkin' you knew that already)...your dive buddy needs to be examined by a Dr...sooner than later.. (ear,nose,throat specialist would be best)

 

[ChrisV]

Is your buddy equalizing the mask squeeze?
I got a bloody nose on my one of my checkout dives and I realized it was because I didnt take care of my mask squeeze

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

This could be a partially or completely obstructed sinus. Concur with scubamama's recommendation to see an ENT physician.

 

[iamvin]

thanks for all the suggestions. My buddy is going to an ent specialist this weekend. will keep you guys posted!