Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?

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RacingTheArabian Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2018-06-21 11:41 PM Subject: Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534	My 14 year old barrel mare warms up and while warming up, she ALWAYS sneezes. I mean at least 10 times if not more while warming up. I didn't really think anything of it until a friend mentioned that sneezing could be a sign of a light bleeder. She runs fine, fires pretty well. Comes out of the arena, no coughing at all. Sneezes rarely after a run, maybe once or so. But to be honest I've not paid to much attention. Because I thought it was just her. Anyone else have experience with this? I am willing to get her scoped for sure. I just wanted to know if anyone else had anything similar to warrant scoping. Thanks!
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FLITASTIC Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2018-06-22 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?
Expert Posts: 5290	I’ve never heard of it being a sign of a bleeder. My horses have been clearing their airways out quite a bit lately but it’s been hot, dry, and dusty. Has your weather changed? My vet recommended an OTC product called “ cough ease” comes in an orange labeled bottle. It’s only 20.00 a bottle and it lasts me couple months. Is is extremely effective in opening up an airway and increasing lung function. Just love it.
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thompsone29 Reg. Dec 2013	Posted 2018-06-22 12:57 PM Subject: RE: Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?
boon Posts: 1	My mare used to do this as well. She was never sick, never had an allergy problem, etc. As soon as I would get on her she would start sneezing over and over again. I thought that it was just the way she was. A month or so later she started losing a lot of weight and her coat became wiry and dull. I treated her for ulcers and she bloomed! She put on so much weight and had a beautiful shiney coat. Funnily enough the sneezing also stopped. I guess it was like some sort of nervous tic that would start up when I would ride. She didn’t really have any other symptoms of ulcers until she started drastically losing weight. Ulcers can cause them to do some really weird things.
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total performance Reg. Nov 2007	Posted 2018-06-23 3:27 PM Subject: RE: Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?
Namesless in BHW Posts: 10368 Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs	Never heard of it being a sign. I would rather think it's dusty and she's clearing her nasal passages.
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heartswideopen Reg. Sep 2011	Posted 2018-06-24 2:29 AM Subject: RE: Sneezing a sign of a bleeder?
Regular Posts: 53	Before I left for college, I worked on racetracks and was an embryo transfer tech for a lot of the big name/high cotton race and eventing farms. Bleeders were common from routine flushing to sales prep, but I never witnessed or heard anyone make mention about an association between sneezing and bleeding. I don't think it's a known symptom of PH. Anyhow, I've recently heard of a lot of pro girls using the Equi-Resp. It's essentially a nebulizer and is supposed to be pretty awesome at dealing with allergies and other irritants affecting the resp. tract. I know Kellie Collier uses it when she feels a need... What I would think is going on is just particulate irritation which could cause a nosebleed if prolonged or exacerbated. Maybe this is why your friend felt this was a Sx of actual PH type bleeding? https://www.equiresp.com/our-shop/
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