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Episode 160: How do You Manage Life With Lung Disease? Nosebleed Pro-tip
With supplemental oxygen came nosebleeds. Excessive nasal dryness, I get nosebleeds. I had epic nosebleeds and so I have some tools for dealing with them. As we learned in first aid, pressure staunches bleeding, so here's a pro tip for dealing with a nosebleed: it involves a square or two of toilet paper and a bit of water. Things you should have readily available if you're suffering from a nosebleed. Contrary to the popular wisdom, I don't tilt my head back -- the only thing worse than having a nosebleed, is to lean my head back, is to lean my head back and have all that blood go down the back of my throat!