Nosebleeds...

Lenny · 11-27-2006, 02:14 AM

I seem to get them yearly (late fall/early winter) I use those salt water moisturizing thingies often and chug down at the very minimum 8 glasses of water. I take vitamins every day and occasionally drink tea (though I don't know why that's important).

It seems no matter what I do they just don't stop. I typically crouch over on my knees and hang my head over a bowl or the toilet/shower stall while pressing right below the bridge of my nose. They usually last about 6-10mins.

So, since I'm pretty well guarenteed to have one everyday until after the new year, I was wondering, what do you guys do to help them stop quicker? Any home-brewed remedies?

Thanks.

nunrleft · 11-27-2006, 02:20 AM

Add humidity to your house. Nosebleeds during the winter are pretty common since the moisture is taken from the air of your home by your heating system and cold outside air. This causes dry, cracking skin including inside your nasal cavity. If you own the house I would suggest adding a whole house humidifyer (one that attaches to the furnace). If you rent or have a boiler or electric heat, try adding a couple room humidifyers.

Lenny · 11-27-2006, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nunrleft

Add humidity to your house. Nosebleeds during the winter are pretty common since the moisture is taken from the air of your home by your heating system and cold outside air. This causes dry, cracking skin including inside your nasal cavity. If you own the house I would suggest adding a whole house humidifyer (one that attaches to the furnace). If you rent or have a boiler or electric heat, try adding a couple room humidifyers.

Well, like I said, I use that nose moisturizer stuff a ton and chug down plenty of water... I don't know. I'll try bumping up the humidity.

Thanks.

PsychoBaller · 11-27-2006, 03:15 AM

I used to get them a lot back in HS, mostly during the change over from Fall-Winter. The air gets a lot drier, likes to mess with da nasal passages.

Take a finger, put some vasoline on it, and gently dab it into your nostrils at night. Moisturize them suckers.

Jaan · 11-27-2006, 05:36 AM

You have to be careful with cuts inside the nose too. There's a lot of bacteria there and a good infection can travel strait to your brain.

Kindred · 11-27-2006, 08:04 AM

I started getting them semi-regularly after a busted nose......HUMIDITY HELPS!
We didn't have a whole-house humidifyer at the time, but just running one of those little K-Mart units at night REALLY helped and was usually enough to get me through the dry winter days.

Azzy · 11-27-2006, 10:30 AM

I keep one of those bed bath and beyone deals in my office, usually the driest place in my daily life.

Dont get nose bleeds, but worse... think those cracks but in your lungs...

This is the one in my office - http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=13875472

Lenny · 11-27-2006, 02:23 PM

Ha ha, "Adorable Frog Ultrasonic Humidifier," that'll go over well with the guys... Lol

Thanks everyone.

Schmitti · 11-27-2006, 03:36 PM

And if none of that helps, stop running into walls!

Seriously though, the moisture spray is okay during the day.. actually it's good for about 20 minutes after you use it... mose of it goes either into the back of your throat... or drips out your nose immediately after spraying it in.

The humidifier in your room/home/office is the best bet.... other than not hitting yourself in the face with a phone book for ****s and giggles anymore!

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Frontier_Bill · 11-27-2006, 03:40 PM

I get nosebleeds often, and what I do is just cram a wad of kleenex up there, and change it every couple minutes. Then I blow my nose to get the giant glob out, and clean up what is left.

11-27-2006, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
nunrleft MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Paul, MN	Add humidity to your house. Nosebleeds during the winter are pretty common since the moisture is taken from the air of your home by your heating system and cold outside air. This causes dry, cracking skin including inside your nasal cavity. If you own the house I would suggest adding a whole house humidifyer (one that attaches to the furnace). If you rent or have a boiler or electric heat, try adding a couple room humidifyers. __________________

11-27-2006, 03:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
PsychoBaller p8ntd dawurld, an thensum Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ	I used to get them a lot back in HS, mostly during the change over from Fall-Winter. The air gets a lot drier, likes to mess with da nasal passages. Take a finger, put some vasoline on it, and gently dab it into your nostrils at night. Moisturize them suckers. __________________ 13th Legionnaires Scenario Team DC Viking #1 - DC Viking #2 - Blazer Project - Phooncane brewing Destructive Customs

11-27-2006, 05:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jaan MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts	You have to be careful with cuts inside the nose too. There's a lot of bacteria there and a good infection can travel strait to your brain. __________________

11-27-2006, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kindred Mod & Underwear Model Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	I started getting them semi-regularly after a busted nose......HUMIDITY HELPS! We didn't have a whole-house humidifyer at the time, but just running one of those little K-Mart units at night REALLY helped and was usually enough to get me through the dry winter days. __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

11-27-2006, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	I keep one of those bed bath and beyone deals in my office, usually the driest place in my daily life. Dont get nose bleeds, but worse... think those cracks but in your lungs... This is the one in my office - http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=13875472 __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

11-27-2006, 03:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schmitti Out and about Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	And if none of that helps, stop running into walls! Seriously though, the moisture spray is okay during the day.. actually it's good for about 20 minutes after you use it... mose of it goes either into the back of your throat... or drips out your nose immediately after spraying it in. The humidifier in your room/home/office is the best bet.... other than not hitting yourself in the face with a phone book for ****s and giggles anymore! E __________________ Gone fishing

11-27-2006, 03:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Frontier_Bill The Brown Guy! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bozeman, Montana	I get nosebleeds often, and what I do is just cram a wad of kleenex up there, and change it every couple minutes. Then I blow my nose to get the giant glob out, and clean up what is left. __________________ Danger: Reading online forums may cause irreparable damage to your faith in Humanity. Team Rogue Cell #10 Feedback NO'MAAM #16