Nose Bleeding (Epistaxis) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Tips & Coping Strategies

Nose bleeding in children between the ages of 3 to 10 years are common and are mostly caused from nose picking or dry air. Read on ahead to know what nose bleed is, the types of it, causes and ways to cope up with the same.

What Is Nose Bleeding?

A nose bleed simply means the blood coming out from inside of the nose. This problem is common among younger children when they try to pick their nose or happens even due to dry air. Most nose bleeds aren’t a threat to the child’s health and can be managed at home, although at times medical intervention becomes necessary. They can provoke anxiety in the child as well as the parents. Know more about nose bleeding reasons   

Types Of Nose Bleeds

1. Anterior Nose bleeds:

   This is the most common type of nose bleed where the bleeding begins from a blood vessel on the nasal septum. This kind is easier to bring under control by home remedies or by a doctor

2. Posterior Nose bleeds:

   Being much less common than the anterior nose bleeds, this kind mostly occurs in elderly people. The bleeding usually originates from an artery in the back part of the nose, making it more complicated that usually requires admission to the hospital and management by an otolaryngologist

Causes Of Nose Bleeding:

Most nose bleeds have no definite cause, with trauma to the