Kids and nosebleeds: What parents need to know!

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Kids and nosebleeds What parents need to know!
updated on December 16, 2020 by Jessica Leave
a Comment Nosebleeds are common and often
harmless, but that doesn't make them any less
alarming. They typically occur when dry air
irritates the capillaries inside the nose,
causing them to break or bleed. Later crusting
occurs that can itch and cause scratching which
leads to additional bleeding. Dry climates or
heated indoor air is often to blame, but colds
can also play a part, with repeating nose-blowing
not playing nice with the lining of the nose.
Other causes include allergies, sinus infection,
or facial injuries.
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Things to do- To stop a nosebleed, you'll
need tissues or a damp cloth under the nose, and
you'll want to make sure your child is not lying
down. You will have to tilt your child's
head forward and gently press the soft part of
the nose (the nostrils) together just below the
bony center for around five minutes. This
applies pressure to stop the blood flow and
should stop the nosebleed within 10 minutes.
Once you start to press it has to be steady
pressure, so don't keep checking to see if the
bleeding has stopped or not. If that doesn't
work, repeat the process for 10 minutes, and if
it still doesn't work visit a doctor. Things not
to do- Don't blow the nose, because that
can cause additional nosebleeds and, even though
you might have seen this a hundred times in the
movies or on TV, don't tilt your child's head
back. This will cause blood to run back into
the throat and could lead to coughing, choking,
and even vomiting. Do not stuff the nose
with facial tissues as this encourages further
bleeding. Milk the nose after gentle blowing and
do not go in the nose with tissues as they act
like sandpaper inside the nose. Preventing
nosebleeds- Preventing nosebleeds can be as
simple as using a humidifier at home, or using
ointment that keeps your child's nostrils
moisturized. Then, of course, it's always
good to remind your child to not pick his or her
nose. Most nosebleeds can be easily
controlled, but frequent nosebleeds that occur
more than once a week should be brought to the
attention of a pediatrician. It's possible
that your child might need to be evaluated by a
pediatric ear, nose, and throat specialist.
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