Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
Most nosebleed causes are pretty run-of-the-mill and easy to fix.
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The fix: Figure out the why behind what you’re doing here. If you have allergies, then you’ll want to talk to your doctor (ideally a board-certified allergist) about the best way to control your symptoms, whether that’s allergen avoidance, medication or immunotherapy (allergy shots). Have a cold? There’s nothing you can do to cure it, but you can use supportive care to decrease symptoms with the goal of having to blow your nose less, including taking over-the-counter cold and cough medications, drinking fluids and avoiding environmental irritants, like secondhand smoke, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. And if you’re just digging for boogers, well, we think you know what to do.
Have a cold? There’s nothing you can do to cure it, but you can use supportive care to decrease symptoms with the goal of having to blow your nose less, including taking over-the-counter cold and cough medications, drinking fluids and avoiding environmental irritants, like secondhand smoke, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
And if you’re just digging for boogers, well, we think you know what to do.
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The fix: Learn how to use these sprays correctly:
Keep your head upright. Using the opposite hand for the opposite side of the nose, aim the spray straight back (and away from the septum). Breathe in slowly as you spray.
- Keep your head upright.
- Using the opposite hand for the opposite side of the nose, aim the spray straight back (and away from the septum).
- Breathe in slowly as you spray.
The fix: If you’ve recently started a medication and are noticing more nosebleeds, call your doctor to discuss how to properly address these side effects.
The fix: See your doctor for a proper diagnosis, which is done through blood testing. Your doc can also help with a treatment plan.
Avoid tipping your head back — swallowing blood will likely make you nauseous.
