What can and can't be done to stop a nosebleed? - Grandma's advice

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your nose was bleeding and you didn't know how to stop it?

Whether it is dry air, rhinitis or a violent sneeze, there are many causes and one quickly panics at the sight of blood...

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Then comes advice from the good people around you. Usually, this is where the great choreography begins: head forward, backward, sideways, handkerchief flying, arms in the air, pressing there, there, there or there?

In short, it becomes a big mess and the nosebleed continues.

In this article, find out all the things not to do and the correct gestures to follow to quickly calm the epistaxis.

The end of a great debate: head forward or backward?

In fact, it is not recommended to tilt the head back in case of light or more severe nosebleeds, as this causes blood to flow down the throat.

This may cause nausea and vomiting. It also has no effect on blood flow, which continues to run down the throat.

How do you stop a nosebleed then?

1) Start by gently blowing your nose to remove any blood clots.

2) Lean forward to look at the floor and breathe through your mouth.

3) Press a compression point on the nose wing. To do this, place your thumb and index finger under the bony part of the nose and pinch the nostrils. Apply this pressure for ten minutes (watch in hand).

It takes 7 minutes for the blood to coagulate. So respect the recommended time and don't play games to check if the blood is still flowing.

4) If the nosebleed stops after 10 minutes, you are safe. If not, you will need to compress for another 10 minutes to better stop the blood flow.

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Grandma's helpful tips for dealing with a nosebleed

You can also apply ice to the center of the face above the nose. This will cause the blood vessels to constrict.

Thanks to the cold, the bleeding of the nasal mucosa will be reduced quickly.

In addition, the haemostatic properties of ground ivy can be used (not to be confused with climbing ivy).

In this case, a few clean leaves can be passed through the juice extractor. Then, make a pile with a sterile compress and soak it. Then place it in your nose for a few minutes before gently removing it.

What precautions should be taken after a nosebleed?

If the bleeding has stopped

• Avoid blowing your nose within 12 hours to soothe the mucous membranes. Then do it very carefully.
• Cough and sneeze with your mouth open to avoid a relapse.
• Do not play with your nose, do not manipulate it, do not introduce anything into it and limit scratching in this area to prevent it from happening again.
• Humidify the air to avoid the formation of nasal scabs due to dryness.
• After a hemorrhage is difficult to stop, raise your head enough to sleep for a few days.

If the bleeding does not stop, consult a doctor!

This ENT condition of the nasal cavity is usually benign. However, there are certain emergency situations: impressive bleeding from the nostrils that also falls into the back of the throat.

A risk of hemorrhage (hemophilia, taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs); severe trauma; a person in fragile health or worrying symptoms accompanying the bleeding (discomfort, sweating, pallor, anxiety and shock, rapid pulse...).

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