Nosebleeds Occur Without Warning

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Nosebleeds Occur Without Warning;

Emergency Medicine Specialist Provides Tips to Stop the Bleeding…Fast

DUBLIN, IRELAND, June 4 – (HealthNewsDigest.com)...Twenty-two percent

(22%) of American adults have experienced a nosebleed in the past 12

months, according to a survey by Interactive for the new SEAL-

ON line of consumer first aid products. In addition, nosebleeds

affect 56 percent of children between the ages of six and 10, keeping

parents, school nurses and camp counselors busy throughout the year.

Those who have had or witnessed this messy medical emergency can

attest to the fact that there's no good time to have a nosebleed.

" While the nose is one of our smallest body parts, it has a rich

supply of blood vessels, " says O'Brien, M.D., emergency

medicine specialist and first aid consultant to SEAL-ON, a new line

of first aid products, including unique nasal sponges for nosebleeds,

designed to stop bleeding fast. " An injury to the moist, delicate

nasal membranes – which can be caused by something as simple as low

humidity (dry air) to an accidental thump while playing a sport – can

cause these blood vessels to bleed heavily, resulting in a messy

scene. "

Nosebleeds are usually more embarrassing than serious, Dr. O'Brien

says, and have traditionally been treated by applying pressure and

having patience, both of which can be quite inconvenient, especially

for a young child. " It is very hard for an adult, never mind a child,

to sit still while pinching his or her nose shut for 10 or 20

minutes, waiting for it to stop. "

The new SEAL-ON survey supports this: 53 percent of adults report

that pinching the nostrils for 10 to 20 minutes to stop a nosebleed

is not very convenient. " Couple this with the presence of flowing

blood or lots of anxious eyes on you, and a simple nosebleed can lead

to unnecessary panic, " adds Dr. O'Brien.

Dr. O'Brien also points out that while pinching the nose may

eventually stop the flow of blood, it does not really act on the

source of the bleeding. This can lead to renewed bleeding later on if

the source has not properly sealed itself. Instead, he offers the

following tips for treating nosebleeds:

-- Don't panic – nosebleeds are rarely serious. Parents should remain

especially calm in the presence of a child with a nosebleed, since

this anxiety will only worsen the emotional situation. " It is harder

to stop a nosebleed in a child who is crying and fussing and creating

a runny nose, " says Dr. O'Brien.

-- Tilt the head forward to avoid having blood run down the throat.

-- Sit up to keep the head above the heart.

-- Avoid sticking tissue or other paper products into the nose to

absorb the blood. " These items will only break apart in the nose once

they are soaked, " Dr. O'Brien warns. " They may also stick to the

nasal membranes if they are kept in the nose too long, causing re-

bleeding when they are removed. "

-- Insert a SEAL-ON Nasal Sponge, a new consumer first aid product

specially designed for nosebleeds, into the nostril. The sponge will

expand rapidly to absorb the intense flow of blood, while also acting

on the source of the bleeding to stop it fast – in one quick and easy

step. " The soft sponges are impregnated with m-doc active – micro-

dispersed oxidized cellulose – to help coagulate the blood fast

without the need for pressure, " explains Dr. O'Brien. " These sponges

are soft once wet, so they will not stick to the walls of the nose

and are easily removed, minimizing the risk of renewed bleeding. "

Safe for children* and adults, these sponges are hypoallergenic.

-- If you cannot stop a nosebleed using these first aid measures, or,

if it is accompanied by persistent nasal stuffiness or a foul-

smelling nasal discharge, seek emergency medical assistance.

-- If you or your child experiences regular nosebleeds, speak to a

physician.

Dr. O'Brien also offers nosebleed prevention tips:

-- Don't stick fingers or objects into the nose. Keep children's

nails trimmed and cleaned, since they are most likely to stick

curious fingers up their noses, scratching the nostrils.

-- To keep nasal passages moist, use a humidifier if your home or

office is dry, particularly at nighttime while sleeping.

-- Thinly coat the interior of the nostrils with petroleum jelly to

keep tissues moist.

-- To avoid an embarrassing mess, those people who experience

nosebleeds more often should make sure to keep a package of the SEAL-

ON Nasal Sponges in their purse, glove compartment or other

convenient location, since nosebleeds often occur without warning.

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