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Commonly, the most common cause of nosebleeds are exposure of dry air (such as the frequent use of air conditioning), manipulation and frequent picking of the nose. Other causes are injury to the nose, common colds and allergies or objects in the nasal cavity.
Very rarely, bleeding can be caused by tumors and bleeding disorders.
Most nosebleeds can be stopped at home. It is important to be calm at all times and to comfort your child.
Step 1:
Ask your child to sit up and lean forward
By performing this, you ensure that your child does not swallow any blood. Have a small basin so that your child can spit any blood that drips down the throat.
Step 2:
Gently squeeze the soft part of the nose
By pinching the lower soft part of the nose, you are applying pressure to the bleeding area. This helps the bleeding stop. Pinch for about 5-10 minutes and ask your child to breathe through his or her mouth.
You can also apply a cold compress to the nasal bridge or forehead, this helps with vasoconstriction of the blood vessels.
Step 3:
Once bleeding stops, do not pick or rub the nose for 2-3 days.
Most of the time, bleeding should abate. If bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes of continuous pressure, please call your healthcare provider or emergency services.
If your child has frequent nosebleeds, it may be good to consider:
You should consult a specialist if there are concerns of frequent nosebleed episodes, especially if the
Your ENT doctor will first take a look at your medical history, find out more about the symptoms you’re experiencing and thereafter perform a thorough physical examination. This may include certain procedures such as flexible nasoendoscopy (a look into your nasal passages with a tiny camera). Your issues will be addressed and a suitable treatment plan will be devised for you.
Always talk to your child to prepare them for their ENT visit. Find out more about the issues they’re experiencing so that you can assist them in helping the ENT doctor understand their condition. Do bring along a list of their old medications and health booklet.
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