Which specialist performs nasal cautery?

Nasal cautery treats a visible bleeding point inside the nose by sealing the small surface area that is repeatedly bleeding. A clinician first examines the nostril, asks about the pattern of nosebleeds, and considers medicines or health conditions that may affect bleeding. The procedure is usually focused on the front part of the nasal septum, where delicate blood vessels can be exposed to dryness or minor irritation.

An ENT specialist may be appropriate when the bleeding point cannot be seen, nosebleeds keep returning despite initial care, bleeding is difficult to control, or the examination suggests a deeper nasal problem. Referral does not by itself indicate a serious condition; it allows a more detailed nasal assessment.

Start with a general practitioner, who can review your history, examine the nose, and decide whether cautery is suitable. Mention how often the nosebleeds occur, which nostril is affected, how long they last, and whether you take blood-thinning medicine. Do not attempt to cauterise the nose yourself. Until assessed, avoid picking or forceful nose blowing, and follow any first-aid instructions given by your clinician.

Seek urgent medical care if bleeding is heavy, continues despite firm pressure, follows a significant injury, causes weakness or faintness, or occurs with breathing difficulty. Sit upright, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of the nose continuously while arranging help. Recurrent but controlled bleeding still deserves a routine assessment because the treatment depends on the location and likely trigger.

Ask which area is bleeding, whether cautery is appropriate, whether an ENT referral is needed, and what nose care can reduce irritation afterward. You can also ask whether any prescribed or over-the-counter medicine could be contributing to the bleeding.