Health
Treating Nosebleeds
Nosebleed is a problem that is seen in many people, especially in the fall and winter season. During this time, it is very easy to catch upper respiratory infections, which result in the nose becoming crusty and eventually, end up bleeding. This is true in case of anterior nosebleeds, which take place in the front portion of the nose.
With the onset of allergy season, warmer weather, and an increase in athletic activity, many people suffer from nosebleeds. Knowing how to stop one and when to seek medical assistance can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and something more serious.
Other treatment options to stop the bleeding are to slice two large onions in half, put two slices of an onion firm against the nostrils while placing the two other slices on the neck. A few fresh leaves of yarrow, which have been crushed to a soft pulp, can be placed in the nostrils to stop bleeding, this solution can be used if your nose suddenly bleeds while you are outside hiking or walking and are unable to make it to the house in time. Nosebleeds can also affectively controlled through the use of herbs abounding in bioflavonoids like the hawthorn.
The best way to deal with a nosebleed is to sit down and lean slightly forward. Don’t lie down because keeping your head above your heart will make your nose bleed less, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. Leaning forward will allow the blood to drain out of your nose instead of down the back of your throat.
