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Prevention Tips
You can help to prevent nosebleeds by:- Not picking your nose
- Blow your nose gently
- Using a humidifier if your indoor climate is dry during the winter months
- Using a nonprescription saline nasal spray to moisturize the inside of your nose
- Applying a dab of nasal gel or petroleum jelly to the inside of your nostrils before bedtime
- Avoiding facial trauma by wearing a seatbelt and shoulder harness in the car and by using well-fitting headgear to protect your face during contact sports, such as football or karate
- Using protective equipment to avoid breathing irritating chemicals at work
- Quit smoking. Smoking dries out your nose and irritates it
- Add a humidifier to your furnace or run a humidifier in your bedroom at night.
Watch Out
- Blurred vision
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent nasal stuffiness or a foul-smelling nasal discharge
When to See Doctor
Consult a doctor if- You cannot stop a nosebleed by using the first-aid measures
- Bleeding is rapid, or if blood loss is large.
- You feel weak or faint
- Your nosebleed is associated with trauma to the face, loss of consciousness, or blurry vision, fever or headache
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