Bloody noses – a staple in the lives of kids, sports-playing teens and allergy-ridden adults – are not to be treated by tipping the head back as once was thought. Instead, you are to lower and tip your head forward, catching any wayward bleeding in a tissue.

Why is this? Because tipping the head back will send blood down into the esophagus and potentially into the stomach, which can be irritating and possibly cause vomiting. But by leaning the head forward, you can avoid such issues.

Other treatment tips? Pinch the meaty party of your nose on the sides just below your bridge to help ease bleeding. Also be sure to keep your nose above heart level, which can also help slow things down.

If the bleeding hasn’t stopped within 20 minutes or your trauma was caused by a blow to the head, be sure to see your doctor. Otherwise, leaning forward should do you well.

This has been a Healthbolt Easy Health Tip.
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