Nosebleeds

 Nosebleeds are common and can strike at any time. There are many reasons why you could be getting nosebleeds. The most common cause is dry air. During the cold winter months, dry household heat and cold, dry air outside can irritate nasal membranes and trigger nosebleeds. When the nasal membranes gets dry it causes nosebleeds

Other reasons for nosebleeds can include

picking your nose, blowing or rubbing it too hard can cause nosebleeds. Long, sharp fingernails can break the skin inside your nose when picking.

Allergies or colds can also cause nosebleeds.

 Pinch your nostrils closed. Keep them closed for about 5 to 10 minutes to put pressure on the part of the nose that’s bleeding to help stop the flow.

Placing an ice pack on the nose also helps.

Tip your head forward. Leaning forward will keep the blood from draining in your mouth. If you do get some in your mouth, spit it out instead of swallowing it. Blood in your stomach can cause vomiting.

Stand up or sit up straight, instead of lying down to avoid blood