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A nosebleed is loss of blood from the tissue lining the nose. Bleeding most commonly occurs in one nostril only. |
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Causes
Allergic rhinitis; An object stuck in the nose; Barotrauma; Blowing the nose very hard; Chemical irritants; Direct in...
Treatments
Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are clos...
Prevention
A cooler house and a vaporizer, to return humidity to the air, help many people with frequent nosebleeds. Nasal salin...
Doctor Specialties
Get emergency care if: Bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes; Nose bleeding occurs after an injury to the head - th...
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