Nothing new under the sun: the management of epistaxis.
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 forbears.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, Cheshire, UK.
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D004844:Epistaxis / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans