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Nothing new under the sun: the management of epistaxis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Vijay Pothula  and
David Alderson
Vijay Pothula
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, Cheshire, UK.
David Alderson*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, Cheshire, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr David Alderson, 65 Barn Hey Crescent, Meols, Wirral L47 9RW.
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Abstract

The management of epistaxis is reviewed from ancient times onwards. Many curious methods have been employed and indeed epistaxis has been encouraged at times. Although current management is based on sound principles folklore remedies still predominate amongst some of our patients. The basis of contemporary treatments was known and practised by our ancient forebears.

Keywords

EpistaxisHistory of medicine
Type
Historical Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 4 , April 1998 , pp. 331 - 334
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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