First Aid – Nose Bleeding

January 7, 2021, 12:32 PM
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Symptoms of nose bleeding
  • Bleeding from either or both nostrils Sometimes bleeding from ears/ mouth too.
Q. What are the causes of nose bleeding
  • Dryness
  • Blowing nose with force
  • Use of medications, like aspirin
  • Nose picking
  • Pushing objects into nose
  • Injuries / blow to the nose
  • Infections of the nose
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood-clotting disorders 
Q. How to manage nose bleeding?
  • One should not panic and should  make the patient sit in upright position with his head slightly forward.
  • With thumb and index finger, one should  apply pressure on soft part of nostrils below the nose bridge.
  • Continue applying pressure until the bleeding stops.
  • Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth while nostrils are pinched
  • Loosen the tight clothing around the neck
  • After 10 minutes, release the pressure on the nostrils and check to see if the bleeding has stopped
  • If bleeding persists, seek medical aid

Note: Ask the patient not to sniff or blow their nose for at least 15 minutes

 
 
 
 
 
Q. What to do if a child is having frequent nosebleeds?
If a child is having frequent nosebleeds, one should see the doctor to know the cause of bleeding.
   
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