What should I do if my child has a nosebleed?

Children's immunity is not as good as that of adults, so they are more likely to have health problems. Nosebleeds in children are a symptom. In this case, treatment is very important, and the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. Stopping bleeding is important, and diet should also be improved appropriately.

1. Before stopping the bleeding, try to blow out the blood clot. After blowing the nose, parents can pinch the child's nose slightly with their hands to stop the bleeding.

2. Stuff with gauze or wet cotton. Put a small piece of sterilized wet gauze in each nostril. Some experts prefer to wet cotton with white vinegar. The acetic acid in the vinegar will burn slightly. However, decongestants only provide temporary stagnation of bleeding, and their abuse is not recommended because they may harm the nasal membranes.

3. After blowing your nose (to remove blood clots) and stuffing your nose with cotton, pinch your nostrils together with your thumb and index finger and keep pressing for 5-7 minutes. If the bleeding still does not stop, repeat the action of stuffing cotton and pinching the nose, and continue to apply pressure for 5-7 minutes.

4. Letting the child lie down or tilting his head back will cause the blood to flow to the throat. You can sit in a chair and lean forward (don't tilt your head back).

5. Apply ice. Coldness can cause blood vessels to constrict and reduce bleeding. You can use crushed ice or a cold towel to cool your nose, neck, and cheeks.

6. When the nosebleed is controlled, apply some vitamin E ointment inside the nose. If vitamin E is not available, a small amount of antibiotic or steroid ointment can be used instead, applied 2 to 3 times a day.

7. In the hot summer, for children with a history of nosebleeds, families should have chloramphenicol eye ointment available, which can be applied evenly in the nasal cavity every day to moisturize the nasal mucosa.