After a child's nose bleeds, looking up to stop bleeding may lead to blood flowing to the throat, forming a blood clot and blocking the trachea, resulting in the child's inability to breathe normally and even losing his life.
Of course, we don't recommend squeezing toilet paper into the nasal cavity. Sanitary toilet paper, paper towels or cotton balls are not disinfected, which is easy to cause infection. Moreover, it can't stop bleeding by plugging it into the nostrils, but it will cause damage to the nasal mucosa and aggravate nosebleeds.
So how to deal with nosebleeds? Let's look at the correct way.
First, this is the correct posture to stop bleeding from nosebleeds.
If nosebleeds are not a serious problem, you can give first aid at home to stop them. Sit down first. Sitting is more comfortable than standing. Tilt your head forward so that blood can flow out of your nostrils.
You can put a towel or toilet paper under your nose to suck the blood out, and remember not to lie down to avoid blood flowing into your throat.
Pressing the nose, pinching the tip of the nose with one finger and thumb, completely blocking the nostrils on both sides, and pinching the tip of the nose can directly exert pressure on the damaged parts of blood vessels to stop bleeding more effectively. Pinch 10 minute, and then release; If the nose is still bleeding, squeeze 10 minutes, and breathe through your mouth during this process.
Lowering body temperature can reduce blood flow to the nose. You can pack an ice cube, which can lower your body temperature faster and keep your body temperature lower for a longer time than cold compress on the skin outside your nose. This is more effective than cold compress on the nose.
After stopping bleeding, you can wash the area around your nose with warm water. After washing your face, take a rest to avoid nosebleeds again.
How to prevent nosebleeds in the future?
When the intima of the nasal cavity is injured or too dry, and the capillaries inside are damaged, you will have nosebleeds. Almost all nosebleeds come from the blood vessels in the front of the nasal septum, and patients with nasal allergy, sinusitis, hypertension or hemorrhagic diseases are more likely to have nosebleeds.
1, be gentle with your nose
If nosebleeds are caused by some of your actions, taking preventive measures can prevent nosebleeds in the future. Don't pick your nose, lest the sensitive and fragile blood vessels in the nasal cavity be injured; You should also cut your child's nails so as not to hurt his nose again.
Step 2 buy a humidifier
Environmental factors can also stimulate the nasal mucosa, leading to nosebleeds, such as low humidity (often in winter). The cold weather will increase the chance of nosebleeds. Buy a humidifier to increase the ambient humidity, so as to prevent the air from becoming very dry (especially in winter).
Third, go to the hospital immediately in the following circumstances?
I have a nosebleed for more than 30 minutes and feel dizzy. I went to the hospital with someone.
Frequent nosebleeds (a small flow every two days, a big flow every three days), it is recommended to go to the hospital to find out the reason.
A lot of nosebleeds (gushing friends), you may be bleeding from the nasal artery, go to the hospital quickly, it is important to save your life.
If you have difficulty breathing, especially if blood flows into your throat, you need to see a doctor. Blood reflux will irritate your throat, make you cough, make you susceptible to infection, and eventually lead to breathing problems.