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Natural Treatments for A Bleeding Nose

May 13, 2010 Author: miss | Filed under: Health, Nose

Just a bleeding nuisance or a major hassle? Do you suffer from nose bleeds? If you do then you’ll know how hard it can be to get the bleeding to stop. This article is full of tips to help you.

Generally a good place to start if you have an unexpected nosebleed is usually to ever so gently blow ones nose. It’ll assist clear away the nostrils of blood clots which will stop your blood vessel from sealing. Don’t blow hard or you might simply provoke it to bleed all the more.

Here’s what to do next. No matter what you’ve been told before, it is never a good idea to lie down if you have a nose bleed or an episode of epistaxis. Stay seated or stand up if you feel more comfortable. If you try to lean backwards or lie down then you will only end up swallowing blood – causing you to choke or to vomit.

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Prevent Sinus Infection – Treat it Before Too Late

Apr 23, 2010 Author: Mario Del Sol | Filed under: Alternative Medicine, Health, Nose

Most sinus infection is caused by viral/bacterial infection, which usually starts with symptoms of common cold or flu-like illnesses. Colds and flu which are caused by infection of virus may lead to sinusitis, if it wasn’t being taken good care. Having a sinus infection might be bad, but if you didn’t treat this disorder as soon as possible, it can lead to chronic sinusitis, which has significant impact on your daily work productivity as well as your school performance.

If your sinus infection is caused by bacterial, a simple dose of antibiotics might be able to get rid of it in a short period, but antibiotics don’t works every time. Doctors might also recommend nasal spray to relieve your suffering from the symptoms, and actually nasal spray will only relieve the symptoms but doesn’t help to cure chronic sinusitis at all. Besides that, you might face certain side effects after having these medicines, like being sleepy in office, regular headache etc. Often rely on nasal spray might affect your sense of smell, as the smell of nasal spray will be too strong.

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Nose Bleeds - Natural Treatment Tips

Apr 13, 2010 Author: Gordon Cameron | Filed under: Alternative Medicine, Health, Nose

Just a bleeding nuisance or a major hassle? Do you suffer from nose bleeds? If you do then you’ll know how hard it can be to get the bleeding to stop. This article is full of tips to help you.

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5 Natural Way to Cure a Stuffy Nose

Mar 31, 2010 Author: miss | Filed under: Alternative Medicine, Health, Nose

The most common way people know how to deal with a stuffy nose is to use antihistamines. However, if you’re worried about the side effects, there are some alternative flu treatments that can be used to fix a stuffy nose:

1. One of the most uncomfortable but effective methods is irrigating your nostrils with a salt solution. This method is performed by mixing one tablespoon of salt in an 8 oz. glass of warm water then use a dropper to put a few drops of solution into your nose. Inhale the water deeper into your nostrils and repeat the process several times. Finally, you have to blow your nose vigorously to remove the remaining water. Research results shows that therapy by irrigating nostrils with salt water twice a day for 8 weeks usually reduces stuffy nose symptoms. (more…)

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Natural Treatments for Sinus Problems

Jul 22, 2009 Author: Troy Stevens | Filed under: Alternative Medicine, Health, Nose

To treat problems related to sinusitis, people are now reaching for the natural and alternative remedies rather than the traditional chemical treatments. This could be due to the expensive medications and the adverse side effects linked to the use of chemical-based drugs.

Affecting millions of people worldwide, chronic sinusitis and other sinus problems are one of the conditions that need treatments, especially during those times where pollutants like cigarette smoke, pollutions, and allergens are in the air. Instead of relying on the prescription drugs that are chemically made, it’s time you try the relief and remedy from nature for safer and effective solutions.

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Want to know about Sinusitis?

Mar 17, 2009 Author: Jana Knottel | Filed under: Health, Nose

WHAT is SiNUSITIS? It’s a sickness. But what is it exactly?

Sinusitis is a condition of swelling of the one of the four pairs of sinuses you have. It could be between the eyes, above your eyes, or below your eyes. We often disorient that when we have sinusitis it is somewhat related to having nasal problems. Yes that can be the case.

When mucus is not drained from your sinus or your sinus gets swollen up thats when you have sinusitis. Sinusitis can be caused by bacteria or a virus.

How do you know if you have sinusitis? When you have pain in the areas of your face like over the eye areas. Nasal congestions can be one sign as well. Post nasal drip is a clear indicator that this is a long-lasting sinusitis.

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