Why Is There Bleeding From Nose In A Child?

Hello. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Nosebleeds are common in childhood. There is an area in the nose wherein the blood vessels are covered by very thin membrane. And this area is prone to exposure to trauma or injury and dry air. The usual causes of nose bleeding in children are when the child touches or pokes it with his finger, foreign bodies, dry air or when there s upper respiratory tract infections, or allergic rhinitis. There s also often a history of childhood nosebleeding within the family. During nosebleeding, you should compress the nose and make your child sit upright with his head slightly tilted forward to avoid the blood to drip to the back of his throat. You may also apply cold compress to the nose. If this simple measures did not help, some patients are given Oxymetazoline nasal drops to stop the bleeding or nasal packing. For repeated cases of nosebleeding, it would be best to consult your ENT so he can identify the area in your child s nose that is bleeding. He will also investigate further other probable causes such as bleeding disorders. I hope I was able to help you. Regards, Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician