Nosebleeds Occur Without Warning

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Dr. O¹Brien 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:

-- Don¹t 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. ³It is harder to stop a

nosebleed in a child who is crying and fussing and creating a runny nose,²

says Dr. O¹Brien.

-- 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. ³These items will only break apart in the nose once they are soaked,²

Dr. O¹Brien warns. ³They may also stick to the nasal membranes if they are

kept in the nose too long, causing re-bleeding when they are removed.²

-- 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. ³The soft sponges are

impregnated with m-doc active ­ micro-dispersed oxidized cellulose ­ to help

coagulate the blood fast without the need for pressure,² explains Dr.

O¹Brien. ³These 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.² 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. O¹Brien also offers nosebleed prevention tips:

-- Don¹t stick fingers or objects into the nose. Keep children¹s 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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