Question
What is the situation when a child has nosebleeds?
Answer
Nosebleeds in children may be caused by ruptures in the nasal mucosa or sinusitis. When the amount of bleeding is small, compression can be applied by inserting a clean cotton ball or tissue into the nostril and applying pressure. If the bleeding is heavy, immediate medical attention is necessary. Additionally, it is important to maintain a semi-reclining or seated position and apply a cold towel to the forehead to facilitate medication application. Regularly using tetracycline eye ointment or nystatin eye ointment to moisturize the nasal mucosa can also help, as can drinking ginseng and lotus leaf soup to nourish and moisturize the body.