Effect of Practical Demonstration to Use Nasal Spray and Apply Intranasal Ointment on Epistaxis

Effect of Practical Demonstration to Use Nasal Spray and Apply Intranasal Ointment on Outcome, in Cases of Recurrent Pediatric Epistaxis

To compare the result of verbally educating the parents about method of intranasal antiseptic cream application versus practically educating and demonstrating how to apply cream intra nasally.

The primary outcome variables was control of epistaxis through history and clinical examination on follow up visits

Inclusion Criteria:

• The children of age less than 12 years presenting with anterior recurrent epistaxis

Exclusion Criteria:

• o Children with bleeding disorders.

  • Children with liver and renal failure/dysfunction.
  • Children using anti-coagulants.
  • Those children who have gross deviated nasal septum or nasal polys etc.
  • Cases who had history of nasal injuries secondary to trauma.