First Aid - Nose Bleeding

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.