Bleeding from Nose

Bleeding from nose is a common problem seen in ENT emergency Clinics.
Common in children and adults having hypertension. Usually common in dry weather.
In children the cause is generally nose picking.
In adults the casue is generally hypertension.

Whenever you see a person having nasal bleeding just pinch the nose and apply ice over forehead. while the nose is being pinched breath from mouth. This way you can save blood loss while the patient is being rushed to a specialist.

In winters when using heaters or blowers place a utensil full of water in room so that the room air doesn't dry. this will prevent nasal crusting and hence bleeding as when hard crusts are removed from nose bleeding can occur.

Take care