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How can you stop severe, long nosebleeds?
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See your doctor: Most nose bleeds are not dangerous, but if they are frequent or severe, then you should get it evaluated. You can try oxymetazoline spray (afrin)(never more than 3 days in a row). Pinch the nose--the soft front area--for at least 10-15 minutes without looking. You can repeat this 2-3 times. Keep your head up, do not bend over, make sure your blood pressure is normal...
Answered 4/24/2015
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Severe nosebleed: For this problem, blood pressure and blood count should be checked, and any problems managed first. After this, a careful exam is essential. This exam can sometimes be accomplished by a skilled physician but often an ENT physician is consulted to look for other causes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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