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How to Stop a Nosebleed

Q. Some time ago, you offered a good solution to the problem of nosebleeds. My husband threw the paper out before I could save it.

I wanted to tell a friend with a nosebleed about it the other day, but could not remember what the article said. It was not dropping keys down the back.

A. Home remedies can be surprisingly effective for minor nosebleeds. Applying something cold to the back of the neck, whether keys, a spoon or an ice pack, seems to help many people.

We have also heard that taking bilberry extract can be helpful:

“I had frequent nosebleeds for about 15 years. Then I started taking lutein and bilberry for my eyes. I’ve had no nosebleeds since. I believe bilberry keeps the capillary walls strong and flexible.”

Commercial products that can stop bleeding include WoundSeal and NasalCEASE. These products contain polymers that can seal a nosebleed quickly.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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