Nose Bleeds or Epistaxis
WHAT IS THE FIRST AID FOR A NOSEBLEED?
With the right first aid, most nosebleeds will stop on their own.
- DO: Gently blow your nose to get rid of Some of the clots that have formed inside your nostrils.
- DO: Sit up and lean forward.
- DO: Breath through the mouth, allowing the blood to run out (or spit it out) without swallowing it
- DO: Squeeze the soft portion of the nose firmly using your thumb and forefinger.
- DON’T: grip the bony bridge of your nose
- DO: Maintain this pressure for:
- 10-15 minutes(adults)
- 5 minutes (children)
- DON’T: release the pressure every so often to check whether the bleeding has stopped.
- DO: Suck on some ice cubes place an icepack to the bridge of the nose.
- Not only is this relieving, but it can help the blood vessels constrict and slow the bleeding.
- This step is not necessary, but many people like to do it.
- DO: Rest quietly.
- DO: follow all the steps outlined above, and if your nose continues to bleed, repeat all the steps once more, applying pressure for a total of at least 30 minutes.
HOW DO I MANAGE NORMAL ACTIVITIES AFTER A NOSEBLEED?
- Rest quietly for the next 12-24 hours.
- Do not pick or blow your nose for a week. You can sniff to clear your nose if necessary.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, straining or lifting heavy items for a week.
- Allow food and drinks to cool before eating for a week.
- Use lukewarm water for showers or baths for a week.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- If prescribed aspirin, or other blood, discuss this with your ENT Specialist.
- Use medications as prescribed. Some people with dry skin in their nose may find that ointment or nasal sprays may help.
- If you suffer from nose bleeds due to high blood pressure, visit your health practitioner for monitoring.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
- Nosebleeds may cause minor discomfort.
- Some people may have several nosebleeds over a period of a few days or weeks.
- In the elderly, nosebleeds can come from the back of the nose.
- Sometimes bleeding is due to an underlying bleeding problem
HOW CAN I PREVENT NOSEBLEEDS?
Measures to prevent nosebleeds may include:
- Using a humidifier.
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Using an ointment on the affected area such as Vaseline
- Using a saline nasal spray.
- Avoiding strenuous activity or heavy lifting.
- Using headgear when playing sport.
- Avoiding cigarette smoke.
CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS?
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