Epistaxis
I think there's always pieces of yourself that bleed into your character. That's inevitable - Dustin Clare
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When Should You Worry About a Nosebleed?
Everyone has had a nosebleed at one time or another. So, what's the best way to deal with this bloody issue...
Tip# 1: Don’t Panic - despite the horror-movie appearance of the scene, nosebleeds are rarely a dangerous thing.
Tip# 2: Blow your nose - this doesn’t seem to make sense, but often the presence of clots in the nose prolong the bleeding. Blowing out the clots won’t make the nose bleed more, but less. Trust me on this one.
Tip# 3: Use a decongestant nasal spray - if you have neo-synephrine or Afrin nasal spray, a spray of that will cause the blood vessels to shrink and stop bleeding.
Tip# 4: Hold the nose - pinch the nose closed just below the…
Resources
TXA Superior to Packing for Epistaxis, and Patients Like It Better
15-cm cotton pledget soaked in the injectable form of TXA (500 mg in 5 mL). The most difficult aspect of the approach (at least in our EDs) is coordinating with the pharmacy to attain the injectable TXA, but otherwise there is little downside to adding TXA to your nosebleed armamentarium. If I ever get cracked in the honker again and need epistaxis care, I'll be asking for TXA.
Finding a Balm for Frequent Nosebleeds
Among both adults and children, however, there are many other causes worth knowing about. And while most nosebleeds can be self-treated or prevented with simple home remedies, frequent nosebleeds should never be taken lightly.
Recent Trends in Epistaxis Management in the United States
The bottom line: Conservative options, like packing the nose with gauze, work just as well as more invasive efforts, have negative fewer side effects, and cost less - Patrick J. Skerrett, Executive Editor, Harvard Health.
Stopping nosebleeds: a pinch will usually do the trick
It makes sense to treat every nosebleed as if it is an anterior one, and try to stop it at home. You will be right 94% of the time, says Dr. Mary Pickett, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. A good, strong pinch in the right place will often do the trick.
When Should You Worry About a Nosebleed?
Learn what causes nosebleeds, how to treat them, and the 4 signs that may mean you need to get your nosebleed checked out.
ENT-Specialist.org
If rebleeding occurs: •Attempt to clear nose of all blood clots. •Spray nose four times in the bleeding nostril(s) with a decongestant spray such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine. •Repeat the steps to stop an anterior nosebleed. •Call a doctor if bleeding persists after 30 minutes or if nosebleed occurs after an injury to the head.
ENThealth
More rarely, a nosebleed can begin high and deep within the nose and flow down the back of the mouth and throat, even if the patient is sitting or standing.
Fauquierent.net
One of the best resources for nosebleeds.
BabyCenter
First, stay calm and reassure your preschooler. Nosebleeds are very common and are rarely a cause for concern.
FamilyDoctor
A few nosebleeds stem from large vessels in the back of the nose. These nosebleeds can be dangerous. They may occur after an injury. This type of nosebleed is more common in the elderly and is often due to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, daily aspirin use or bleeding disorders. Usually, the older the patient, the more serious the nosebleed.
MedicineNet
If you get a nosebleed, sit down and bend forward. Sitting is preferable to lying down, since keeping the head above the level of the heart will help reduce the bleeding. Bending forward is also important. It lets the blood drain out through the nose rather than down the throat. Hold the soft portion of your nose pinched together with your fingers until the bleeding stops. This might take five to ten minutes. Placing an ice pack across the bridge of your nose can also be helpful.
MedlinePlus
Lying down with a nosebleed is not recommended. You should avoid sniffing or blowing your nose for several hours after a nosebleed. If bleeding persists, a nasal spray decongestant (Afrin, NeoSynephrine) can sometimes be used to close off small vessels and control bleeding.
Patient
Having a nosebleed (epistaxis) is common in children. Nosebleeds are usually mild and easily treated. Sometimes bleeding can be more severe. This is usually in older people, or in people with other medical problems such as blood disorders. Get medical help quickly if the bleeding is severe, or if it does not stop within 20-30 minutes.
TeensHealth
The most common kind of nosebleed is an anterior nosebleed, which comes from the front of the nose. Capillaries, or very small blood vessels, that are inside the nose may break and bleed, causing this type of nosebleed.
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