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  How to Stop a Nosebleed

  June 5, 2023

  Most nosebleeds come from the blood vessels in the front part of the nose. Learn how to treat a bloody nose with these steps.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: heavy nosebleeds, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, tumors

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  How to Stop Bleeding: First Aid for Bleeding Cuts and Wounds

  December 15, 2021

  For most minor cuts, you can clean the wound and stop the flow. Find out how to stop bleeding at home and when you may need to see a doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: bleeding, cuts, how to stop bleeding, scrapes, stop bleeding, wounds

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  What Makes Your Nose Bleed?

  June 23, 2022

  Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: allergies, bleeding, blood thinners, cold, epistaxis, first aid, high blood pressure, nose bleed, sinus infection

  

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  Low Blood Platelet Count: What Does it Mean?

  January 17, 2016

  Learn everything you need to know about low platelet counts, causes, and symptoms. Living with the disease is easier when you know how to properly manage it.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: cancer treatment, chemotherapy, platelets

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Don’t Let Barotrauma Be a Pain This Summer

  July 15, 2014

  Some of your summer plans can lead to unexpected pain in your ears or sinuses. Learn more about how to prevent barotrauma from being a pain this summer.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: barotrauma, diving, ear, flying, nose, scuba, sinus, travel