Sitting forward will help you avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate your stomach. Gently blow your nose to clear out any clotted blood. Spray a nasal decongestant in the nose. Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch both nostrils shut, even if only one side is bleeding. Breathe through your mouth. Continue to pinch for five to 10 minutes.
This maneuver puts pressure on the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood. If the bleeding doesn't stop, repeat these steps for up to a total of 15 minutes. Tips to help prevent nosebleeds include: Keeping the lining of the nose moist. Especially during colder months when air is dry, apply a thin, light coating of petroleum jelly Vaseline or antibiotic ointment bacitracin, Neosporin with a cotton swab three times a day. Saline nasal spray also can help moisten dry nasal membranes.
For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies. Hide glossary Glossary Study record managers: refer to the Data Element Definitions if submitting registration or results information. Search for terms. Save this study. Warning You have reached the maximum number of saved studies Clearance of Nasal Staphylococcus Aureus With Triple Antibiotic Ointment The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators.
Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details. Results First Posted : May 8, Last Update Posted : January 5, Study Description. Applying mupirocin ointment, a prescription, to the nostrils twice daily for 5 days is the current standard of care for treatment to clear this bacteria. This research study is designed to determine the rate of clearance of this bacteria in healthcare workers who are carriers when using triple antibiotic ointment instead of mupirocin ointment.
FDA Resources. Antibiotics are not effective at all in preventing or fighting viruses. Wipe down surfaces you touch like doorknobs with disinfectant wipes. According to Maggie Berghoff , functional medicine expert and nurse practitioner, there are other things you can do to keep from getting sick. These include boosting your immune system with fruits and veggies, and avoiding sugar and simple carbohydrates such as pasta and breads.
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