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What Causes Nose Nose Bleeding?

I have been getting nose bleeds only in my left nostril recently. I believe it is because the weather is changing. I do lawn work, and I do cough and sneeze when I do it, but no blood comes out, but afterwards my nose bleeds. I this has been occurring daily for the past 4 days, I was hoping that it would stop by now, but it hasn t, so I am starting to get concerned. Last night (early this morning I felt my nose dripping (from the left side) and it was blood. i woke up this morning, and blew my nose, and a minor amount of blood came out. What is the most likely reason for this occurring?
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hello,

Nose bleeding often occurs due to dry weather, dry weather causes crusting and when scratched causes nose bleed. Do not scratch. Avoid chemical irritants and cold air. Other medical conditions that may cause nose bleeds are upper respiratory tract infection, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, etc. Use humidifier to feel better, use saline spray or gel to keep nasal passages moist. Limit the use of decongestants and antihistamines. Cold compress are effective.

Other medical conditions causing nosebleeds may be trauma or injury like broken nose, fracture skull that may cause internal bleeding. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT to rule out sinus problems, allergies, cold, bleeding disorders, cancer, etc. You may have to get CT, PTT, CBC, X-ray, Endoscopy, etc. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. Cauterization is effective if there is frequent nose bleeds.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Nose Nose Bleeding?

Hello, Nose bleeding often occurs due to dry weather, dry weather causes crusting and when scratched causes nose bleed. Do not scratch. Avoid chemical irritants and cold air. Other medical conditions that may cause nose bleeds are upper respiratory tract infection, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, etc. Use humidifier to feel better, use saline spray or gel to keep nasal passages moist. Limit the use of decongestants and antihistamines. Cold compress are effective. Other medical conditions causing nosebleeds may be trauma or injury like broken nose, fracture skull that may cause internal bleeding. However, you are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT to rule out sinus problems, allergies, cold, bleeding disorders, cancer, etc. You may have to get CT, PTT, CBC, X-ray, Endoscopy, etc. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. Cauterization is effective if there is frequent nose bleeds. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician