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What causes a nose bleed so bad that er docs can't stop it? they put a balloon in his nose but he can't see the ent for 4 days. is that safe?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See another ENT: Safe, but: Call around and get an appointment with another ENT doc sooner.

Answered 6/23/2015

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A member asked:

What causes a nose bleed so bad that er docs can't stop it? they put a balloon in his nose but he can't see the ent for 4 days. is that safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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