What to do if your child has rhinitis and nosebleeds

If a child has a nosebleed due to rhinitis, the first thing to do is to understand what type of rhinitis it is and then provide symptomatic treatment. Only by actively treating the primary disease can you avoid frequent nosebleeds. In addition, you must prevent colds and other respiratory diseases in daily life, keep the nasal cavity moisturized, avoid dryness, and educate your children not to pick their noses.

1. Prevent colds and other respiratory diseases.

Now is the peak season for upper respiratory tract diseases. If children suffer from infectious diseases such as colds, tonsillitis, pneumonia or mumps, the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa will become congested and swollen, and even the capillaries will rupture and bleed. Therefore, once a child suffers from these diseases, he or she should be treated promptly.

2. Apply oil to prevent nose bleeding:

Nosebleeds need to be prevented, especially in the dry season. When the child's nasal cavity is dry, you can use paraffin oil or glycerin nasal drops, or wipe the nasal cavity with a cotton ball dipped in clean water.

3. Control children’s strenuous activities to avoid nasal injuries.

Nosebleeds in children may be caused by some local inflammation of the nasal cavity, such as acute and chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, and strenuous activities can cause the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa to dilate, or cause the nasal cavity to itch and the child to pick at it, resulting in nosebleeds. Children should develop good habits and not pick their noses when they itch.

4. Pay attention to your diet.

The weather is dry in autumn and winter, so you must pay attention to your diet. Children should avoid eating too much fried or greasy food, and should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. They should also drink plenty of water or cool drinks to replenish water. If necessary, they can take appropriate amounts of vitamins C, A, and B2.