What to do if your child has a cold and his nose bleeds

Runny nose is one of the common symptoms of many children when they have a cold. Parents may also experience bleeding when blowing their children's noses, which makes many parents very nervous and they don't know what to do. So, what should parents do if their children have a cold and their noses bleed? This is a question that many parents want to know clearly. Let’s take a look at what the experts say.

What should I do if my child has a cold and his nose bleeds?

First of all, parents should remain calm and comfort their children. They should not panic in front of their children, which will scare them, cause them to cry and become restless, and aggravate the bleeding.

Take some simple and easy methods to stop nosebleeds as soon as possible.

For the acupressure method, first have your child sit down and lean slightly forward. Be sure to let your child breathe through his mouth and pinch the nostrils to close both nostrils for 10 minutes. The pinching and pressure should be continued for a full 10 minutes. It can usually stop mild nose bleeding.

Packing method: use a sterile cotton ball with Yunnan Baiyao on it and stuff it into the nostrils, or use a hemostatic sponge to pack it. At this time, you need to pay attention to the pharynx. If there is blood flowing down from the pharynx, it means that the nose bleeding has not stopped.

Finger pricking method: use a rope to tightly tie the middle section of the middle finger. If the left nose is bleeding, prick the right hand; if the right nose is bleeding, prick the left hand; if both noses are bleeding, prick both hands at the same time.

Guiding method: soak both feet in warm water, or mash garlic and apply it to the soles of the feet. If the right nose is bleeding, apply it to the left sole, and if the left nose is bleeding, apply it to the right sole.

Pay attention to prevention on a daily basis. Children with a history of nosebleeds, in addition to active physical exercise on a daily basis, should drink more water when the climate is dry, and apply a little oil in the nasal cavity to keep the nasal mucosa moist. Do not pick your nose or blow your nose hard.

If this treatment does not stop the nosebleed and the bleeding continues for more than 20 minutes, be sure to seek medical attention. If you think you may have a broken nose, apply ice. If a nose bleed occurs after a blow to another part of the head, it may indicate a skull fracture, which is an emergency. No matter what the reason, even if the nosebleed is stopped, you should see a doctor to find out the cause of the nosebleed, eliminate the pathogenic bacteria, and prevent nosebleeds from happening again.

The above is a detailed introduction by experts on the treatment methods for children who have a cold and blow their nose to bleed. I believe that now everyone should have some understanding and knowledge about what to do when children have a cold and blow their nose to bleed. I hope the above introduction can help more parents. Here, experts suggest that if the nose bleeding is severe, you should take your child to the hospital for treatment in time.