Question
What causes a child’s nosebleed?
Answer
A child’s sudden nosebleed may be due to dry nasal mucosa. When a child has a nosebleed, you can take some emergency measures to help stop the bleeding, such as using cold water to compress the forehead, gently packing the nostrils with disinfected cotton or paper towels, and encouraging the child to drink plenty of water to keep the nasal mucosa moist. If these methods are ineffective or if nosebleeds occur frequently, it is recommended to take the child to a doctor promptly for diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.