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Jun 09, 2009 -
After a long day of traveling, mostly by plane, I woke up with a nosebleed. The last time a bloody nose roused me from sleep, I was learning long division. I thought it odd, but the dry air in planes can push an irritated nose over the edge and result in a nosebleed, and the altitude doesn't help the situation either.
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Mar 20, 2008 -
Last night Courteney Cox walked the red carpet in support of her husband David's latest movie, Nosebleed. It's a short film that revolves around his character trying to stop his nosebleed. Doesn't quite sound Oscar worthy but it did pique other celebs' interest as Mena Suvari and Rosario Dawson also got dolled up for the premiere.
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Nosebleed
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Definition
A nosebleed is loss of blood from the tissue lining the nose. Bleeding most commonly occurs in one nostril only.
Alternative Names
Bleeding from the nose; Epistaxis
Considerations
Nosebleeds are very common.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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A nosebleed may be caused by trauma, irritation or dryness of the lining of the nose, allergic rhinitis, colds, or sinusitis. Other causes can include nasal obstruction such as a deviated septum, or foreign objects in the nose. Most nosebleeds begin on the septum, the midline, vertical cartilage that separates the nasal chambers and is lined with fragile blood vessels.
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Nosebleed
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Treatment - nosebleed
Information
To stop a typical nosebleed, sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for about 5-10 minutes. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the blood and breathe through your mouth.
Wait at least 5 minutes before checking if the bleeding has stopped.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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The nose is a very vascular area of the body that contains many arterioles (tiny blood vessels) that can bleed easily. Nosebleeds occur more frequently in the winter when heated indoor air can dry the membranes of the nose. Also, air moving through the nose can also dry out the membranes and can form crusts. These crusts bleed when irritated by rubbing, picking, or blowing the nose.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Nasal mucosa
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Definition
Juvenile angiofibroma is a noncancerous growth of the back of the nose or upper throat.
Alternative Names
Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumor
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Juvenile angiofibroma is not very common. It is usually found in adolescent boys.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Definition
Vomiting blood is a backward flowing (regurgitation) of blood through the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes the small intestine, stomach, mouth, throat, and esophagus (the tube that moves food and secretions from mouth to stomach).
Alternative Names
Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit
Considerations
Vomiting of blood results after there is upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Diagnosis
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- Decongestants
- Antihistamines
- Corticosteroids
- Immunotherapy
- Prevention
- Resources
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Highlights
Drug Approval
Ciclesonide (Omanaris), a corticosteroid nasal spray, has been approved for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in adults and children age 12 years and older.
FDA Drug Warnings
- The antihistamine promethazine (Phenergan) should not be given to children younger than age 2 because it may cause serious breathing problems.
- Omalizumab (Xolair) may cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This drug is used to treat allergy-related asthma, but is also being investigated as an allergy treatment.
Cough and Cold Medicines for Children
In 2007, the FDA began reviewing the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines for children.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Hemophilia is an inherited disease in which your blood does not clot. People with hemophilia lack or have low levels of one of two blood-clotting substances, known as factor VIII and factor IX. As a result, they may bleed for a long time after an injury.
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