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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Choke on blood.Lift anything heavy or do vigorous physical activities, which can increase your blood pressure.Use aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen for 36 to 48 hours after the nosebleed, unless your doctor tells you to. For pain relief, acetaminophen is okay.Use nasal sprays, as they can make your nose dry. Medical Treatment for Nosebleeds A healthcare provider has several options for treating a nosebleed that hasn't resolved with at-home care. Applying pressure or cold packs to the nostrils, as well as using Afrin (oxymetazoline), can stop between 65% and 75% of nosebleeds treated in the ER. Nasal packing, a first-line intervention to stop severe bleeding, but newer materials like gelatin sponges or coated balloon catheters may be more effective and cause fewer complications. Other treatments include electrical forms of cauterization (directly applied to tissue to stop bleeding), with research suggesting it is more effective than chemical cauterization. It also may prove more effective than ligation procedures to tie off small arteries that are bleeding. Embolization may be necessary if no other interventions work. This is a surgical intervention that can take one to two hours to complete. While typically successful, complications can occur.Once your nose bleeding is controlled, your healthcare provider may need to address an underlying cause. This can include adjusting a dose of blood thinners, or prescribing a drug to promote clotting or control high blood pressure. Prevention There are steps you can take to prevent nosebleeds, such as avoiding dry air. It's the most common cause of nosebleeds, typically in climates with indoor heat in winter and cold, dry air outside. Other causes can include dehydration, or seasonal and environmental allergies. Steps you can take to avoid nosebleeds also include: Moisturizing the nose with saline sprayTrying a light application of petroleum jelly in the nostril at nightUsing a humidifierNot smokingNot picking your nose (avoiding long fingernails can help, especially for kids)Limiting your use of over-the-counter allergy or cold medicines, but be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about any medication changes. Summary Bloody noses are usually not serious. Most can be stopped if you lean forward and gently pinch your nostrils. In some cases, a bloody nose can be an emergency. If your nose bleeds for longer than 30 minutes or you lose a cup of blood or more, get emergency help. You should also seek emergency care if you were in a serious accident, have high blood pressure, or can taste blood.
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