Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old child experienced three nosebleeds at midnight, with moderate bleeding that stained the face and neck. The parents have already cleaned the face and used tissues to plug the nostrils, after which the bleeding stopped. The child is in normal condition during the day. How should one handle such a situation?
Answer
Nosebleeds in children often cause parents anxiety, especially during autumn when the climate is dry and filled with various allergens, making children’s nasal passages more susceptible to irritation. Additionally, frequent temperature changes can lead to colds and other diseases in children. When dealing with a nosebleed, it is crucial not to let the child’s head tilt back, as this is extremely dangerous. Tilting the head back allows the nasal blood to flow downwards due to gravity, which may lead to choking in the throat and lungs, posing a risk to life. The correct posture should be for the child to lean their head forward, allowing any blood that has already flowed out to exit outward.