Why Is My Nose Bleeding?
Several things can trigger a nose to bleed. The most common cause is dry air, either from having the heat on in winter or being in a hot, low-humidity climate. Other causes include:
Picking your nose
Blowing your nose too hard often
Injuries caused by a fall or getting hit in your nose
Side effects of medication, like blood thinners
Allergies
High altitudes, where the air is thin
How Do I Stop My Nosebleed?
Nosebleeds usually aren’t serious. You can treat most by yourself at home by doing the following:
Stay calm. If you start to get nervous, it can actually make you bleed more. Try to relax.
Sit up, don’t lie down. Keep your head above your heart.
Lean a little bit forward. This keeps the blood from draining down the back of your throat.
Pinch your nostrils closed. Use your thumb and index finger to hold your nostrils closed for 5 to 10 minutes while you breathe through your mouth. This puts pressure on the part of your nose that’s bleeding and can make the blood stop flowing.
Once the bleeding has stopped, do not touch or blow your nose. This may start it bleeding again. But if it does restart, gently blow your nose to get rid of any blood clots. You can also spray a decongestant such as oxymetazoline (Afrin, Mucinex, or Vicks Sinex) in both nostrils. Then pinch your nostrils shut and breathe through your mouth for 5 to 10 minutes.
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