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Warning-sign checks

Nasal mucosal biopsy: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for heavy bleeding that will not stop, trouble breathing, fainting, confusion, chest pain, or signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the tongue or throat.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent advice for bleeding that continues despite following the pressure and bleeding-control instructions provided by your facility.

The article also says

Contact your healthcare team during normal service hours if soreness, blockage, or discharge is not improving as expected.

Also call if you develop increasing redness, swelling, worsening pain, pus-like drainage, or a fever.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Nasal mucosal biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.