ext_76904 ([identity profile] reabhecc.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] momdaegmorgan 2007-12-15 02:40 pm (UTC)

When you have bleeding nose, lean your head forward, pinch your nostrils and push up slightly. DO NOT lean your head back - the blood goes into your stomach which is a Very Bad Thing.

As for the bleeding, it's actually not uncommon. If you've been blowing your nose a lot and live anywhere remotely dry (indoors or out), you've probably just dried out and irritated the inside of your nose enough that it's burst a small wall. I do that every now and then (like, you know, wednesday). Saline nasal sprays might help, as well as something like SinuCleanse or another irrigator. And a humidifier.

But, since this is the first time it's happened to you, go to the clinic and don't leave until they have a look. Just in case it's something more going on with your sinuses.

Hope you feel better soon!

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