Bleeding from the nose is a common occurrence that occurs in adults and children. Many in vain believe that this is not a very serious situation: sometimes it can be life threatening, especially in the case of older people. As a rule, nosebleeds result from a minor nose injury. In this case, blood often appears from the nose when blowing. More often this phenomenon occurs in the cold season, it is associated with infections of the upper respiratory tract, as well as with significant fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
There are a number of reasons why blood runs from the nose. The most important include: minor nasal injuries, infections, difficulty blowing your nose (for example, due to curvature of the nasal septum), rhinitis (allergic and non-allergic in nature), high blood pressure (hypertension), tumors, colds, or flu. Alcohol or cocaine abuse can also cause frequent nosebleeds. The use of drugs that can thin the blood, or the excessive use of nasal drugs causes similar problems. The reason may be blood coagulation disorders (coagulation) as a result of a hereditary disease (hemophilia) or exposure to harmful factors (benzene, styrene vapor or other aromatic substances).
If there is blood from the nose when blowing, then only an ENT (otolaryngologist) after a thorough examination will be able to establish the true cause. If a direct examination (when examining the nose under the lamp) does not show an obvious problem, then the nasal cavity is examined using a flexible fiber optic camera. If this does not reveal the cause of the bleeding, then the ENT doctor sometimes makes the decision to conduct computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. This may provide a clue to problems that require surgical intervention. As a rule, the doctor sends a blood coagulation test. In the case of a cold, one should not (being at the doctor’s appointment) keep silent about the fact that blood from the nose appears with a runny nose.
Bleeding can be from one or both nostrils, with frequent swallowing, drowsiness, and weakness. As soon as blood appears from the nose when blowing, it is necessary to contact the otolaryngologist. The nasal septum contains various tiny blood vessels, which tend to bleed easily, and is a very vulnerable spot. Not always nosebleeds are the result of trauma, infection of the mucous membrane, dryness, cold, and also a sudden blow to the nose. There may be times when nosebleeds occur for no specific reason. Most of these cases occur in the front of the nose, and bleeding can be stopped easily.
In some cases, when there is blood from the nose when blowing, you can use home remedies. An effective way is to instill one or two drops of lemon juice into the nostril, from which the blood flows. Salt water is a good natural remedy for treating nosebleeds. To do this, it is necessary to dissolve a pinch of salt in half a glass of water and spray it into the nose. You can also moisten a cotton swab in apple cider vinegar and carefully place it in the nostril. This helps blood coagulation, as a result, bleeding will stop. It is useful to apply ice from the outside of the nose or a wet towel to the head. However, any means should be used with great care, and the most correct and safe is to see a doctor.
In all cases, when there is blood from the nose when blowing, rest is necessary (even minor movements can be detrimental). You should not always go to bed, it is better to take a sitting pose and keep your head straight. It is necessary to measure the pressure - if it is elevated, drink the pills prescribed by your doctor. People suffering from nosebleeds should not take a hot shower or bath, drink hot drinks, or eat hot food. It is recommended to make sure that the surrounding air is not dry (the optimum value of relative humidity is from 40 to 60%). If the humidity is less than 40% (especially during the heating season in large-panel buildings), then a good humidifier is needed. This will prevent drying of the nasal mucosa, thereby reducing the risk of bleeding. It should not be forgotten that an increase in air humidity above 60% is undesirable, as it can lead to the development of infectious diseases caused by microorganisms or pathogenic fungi.