Nosebleeds may be caused by colds, foreign bodies, dry air, injuries, accidents, or nosepicking.

How to stop a nosebleed:

• Hold the end of the nose, where it is soft, between the thumb and forefinger firmly for 10 minutes. Do not stop holding the nose until the time has passed. Let go slowly. If the nose keeps bleeding, hold it again for 5 - 10 minutes.
• Keep your child quiet.
• Tilt your child's head forward, not upward.

Your child may feel sick to his stomach. Swallowed blood will do this, and may cause your child to vomit blood. Your child's nose may bleed again at night when it rubs against a pillow.

How to prevent nosebleeds:

• Use a humidifier or vaporizer for dry air.
• Put a small amount of Vaseline inside the tip of your child's nose to keep it moist.
• Teach your child not to pick his nose.
• Do not let your child blow his nose for 1 day after a nosebleed.

Take your child to the doctor if:

• His nose often bleeds from the same side.
• There is bleeding from other areas (ex: gums, bowels) at the same time as the nosebleed.

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