What is Nose Bleed?

Nose bleed (epitasis) usually occurs when there is rupture of the capillaries within the nasal cavity.

What causes Nose Bleed?

• Injury or trauma to the nose
• Extreme dry or cold air
• Forceful blowing of the nose
• Repeated sneezing attacks
• Tumors or growths in the nasal cavity

What you should do?

Do not panic during an episode of nose bleed.

Immediate care:

• Make the person sit and bend forwards
• Ask the person to breathe through the mouth and pinch just below the hard part of nose for 10 minutes
• Continue to pinch the nose and get an ice pack to be placed on the forehead between the eyes
• After 10 minutes, stop pinching the nose and observe whether the bleeding has stopped. If bleeding persists, continue to pinch the nose for another 10 minutes
• Avoid sneezing, blowing and picking the nose
• Go to the nearest clinic / hospital to be examined by a doctor