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HOW TO TREAT A NOSEBLEED When Are Nosebleeds a Serious Problem?
• A nosebleed occurs in children younger than 2 years old • You suffer from chronic nosebleeds
Nosebleeds aren’t generally high on the list of ENT emergencies. Often brought on by dry air or sloppy picking — no shame, we’ve all done it — nosebleeds usually go away on their own. Here are some simple steps for treating nosebleeds at home. Step 1: Sit upright and lean forward. You may have been taught to tip your head back during a nosebleed, but this puts pressure on your blood vessels and can cause you to swallow blood.
At Texan ENT, we regularly treat patients who are suffering from problematic nosebleeds. We use a simple, nonsurgical treatment called cauterization. This is when we locate the part of the nose that keeps bleeding and use a small amount of silver nitrate to burn the tissue closed. The idea of burning the inside of your nose can be alarming, but rest assured: We apply a numbing agent first to avoid needless pain. Nosebleed cauterization is a quick treatment that only takes a couple of minutes. Afterward, patients are able to go about their day as usual. While some patients report soreness or discomfort, any pain can be addressed with over- the-counter pain medications and ointments as the burn heals over the next few days. Cauterization is a highly effective treatment for nosebleeds. Between 80–90% of patients report fewer nosebleeds after treatment, though occasionally some patients need to come back in for a touch up of the area to get the problem completely under control.
Step 2: Gently blow your nose with a Kleenex. Remove any clotted blood before spraying nasal decongestant into your nose.
Step 3: Pinch your nose shut. Use your fingers to pinch both nostrils shut, even if just one side is bleeding. Breath through your mouth and keep pinching your nose for at least 10 minutes.
Repeat: If your nose is still bleeding, repeat these steps and pinch your nose for another 10 minutes.
In most cases, nosebleeds are a nuisance and not a pressing medical problem. However, there are circumstances in which nosebleeds should be taken more seriously. Talk to a doctor about your nosebleeds if:
Sick of struggling with chronic nosebleeds? Call Dr. Seth Evans at 512.550.0321 and ask if nosebleed cauterization can help you.
• Bleeding lasts longer than 30 minutes • The nosebleed interferes with breathing
HAVE A LAUGH
Tomato Salad With Horseradish Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
Savor the end of tomato season with this spicy and healthy salad. Because the horseradish-spiked dressing packs a punch, you only need a little to add a lot of flavor.
Ingredients
• 2 1/2 lbs heirloom and cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
1. For the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, and horseradish in a mixing bowl; season to taste.
2. In serving bowls, arrange tomatoes and top with scallions. 3. Lightly drizzle tomatoes and scallions with dressing and serve.
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