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Nosebleed
Alternate Names : Bleeding from the Nose, Nose Bleed
Home Care & Treatment
Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for about 5-10 minutes. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the blood and breathe through your mouth. Wait at least 5 minutes before checking if the bleeding has stopped. Almost all nose bleeds can be controlled in this way if sufficient time is allowed for the bleeding to stop.
It may help to apply cold compresses or ice across the bridge of the nose. DO NOT pack the inside of the nose with gauze.
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• Overview & Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care & Treatment
• Prevention
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• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Review Date : 8/20/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Ashutosh Kacker, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/21/2002).
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