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.
