Do. . . 1  Remain calm. A nosebleed can be frightening, but is rarely serious. 2  Keep your child in a sitting or standing position. Tilt his head slightly forward. Have him gently blow his nose if he is old enough. 3  Pinch the lower half of your childâs nose (the soft part) between your thumb and finger and hold it firmly for a full ten minutes.
Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are three of the major neurodegenerative diseases.
Many of these diseases are genetic. Sometimes the cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, a tumor, or a stroke. Other causes may include toxins, chemicals, and viruses. Sometimes the cause is not known. Degenerative nerve diseases include. 1  Alzheimer's disease.