[CMLHope] Re: Breathing problems as a side effect from Gleevec?

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Hi all, My onc always ask me if I have shortness of breath. My son says he hears me breathing and I sound funny but I never noticed it. I didn't know it could be fluid related so thanks everyone for this. I have the nasal problems with dry nose and etc. I irrigate my nose daily and more if needed with a little warm salt water. It helps a lot.  I had a really bad sore in my nose about a year ago and had to be given atibiotics.I think walking helps he fluid problem and deep breathing while walking. Blessings everyone, Jeanie<3 In a message dated 2/16/2006 2:35:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been on Gleevec for 14 months.  Over the last year I have had worsening problems breathing, especially at night.  I know that some of the problem is age-related (I'm 68), but my ENT Dr., who knows virtually nothing about Gleevec, says that fluid retension can swell the nasal and sinus tissues and can be a contributing factor.  I've not seen any anecdotal or scientific information about breathing problems as a Gleevec side effect, but I'd like to ask here if anyone on Gleevec has had a similar experience. Mike Burwen --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CMLHope" group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---