What should you know about recurring nosebleed?

The delicate blood vessels at the front of the nose can bleed after dry air, nose picking, forceful blowing, an impact, or frequent use of nasal sprays. Allergic Rhinitis, a Common Cold, or Sinusitis can cause congestion and rubbing that irritate the lining. Hypertension may be relevant to overall assessment, although a nosebleed does not by itself diagnose it.

Note which nostril bleeds, how often it happens, whether it follows blowing or injury, and whether you bruise or bleed elsewhere. Repeated bleeding from one area may need an examination of the nasal lining.

Sit upright, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of the nose continuously while breathing through your mouth. Spitting out blood helps avoid swallowing it. After the bleeding stops, avoid picking, forceful blowing, heavy exertion, and very hot drinks for a while. Keep the nasal lining comfortable with advice from a pharmacist or clinician, particularly if you use sprays or blood-thinning medicines.

Arrange a medical review when nosebleeds keep recurring, follow an injury, occur with unusual bruising, or happen while taking blood-thinning medicine. Seek urgent help if bleeding is heavy, you feel faint, blood is affecting breathing, or firm pressure does not control it.

Ask whether the nasal lining, blood pressure, allergies, sinus symptoms, or medicines could be contributing. Tell the clinician how you applied pressure and whether bleeding occurs from one nostril or both.