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Department of Health (Philippines)

Is it just a regular #nosebleed or is it a sign of a
more serious condition? Know the different
types of nosebleed. #firstaid

A nosebleed occurs when a small vein, along

the lining of the nose, bursts. Most nosebleeds
look scary, but are harmless. Nosebleeds are
common among children and the elderly, and
may be treated at home.

CAUSES
• Dryness
• Nose picking
• Blowing nose with force
• Use of medications, like aspirin
• Introducing objects into nose (mostly children)
• Injuries
• Allergies
• Infections
• High BP
• Atherosclerosis
• Blood-clotting disorders
• Use of cocaine

TYPES OF NOSEBLEED

• Anterior Nosebleed
− Affects lower part of wall that separates
nostrils; wall or septum contains blood vessels
that can be broken by blow to nose/fingernail
− Bleeding starts from front of nose; flows
outward when person is sitting/ standing
− Occurs during dry season/very cold weather

• Posterior Nosebleed
− Bleeding starts deep within the nose; flows
down the back of the mouth and throat
− Happens even when the person is sitting/
standing
− Occurs in old people/those with high blood
pressure/injuries
− SEVERE AND REQUIRES MEDICAL HELP

TREATMENT
Follow these steps to treat nosebleeding:
• Stay calm. Most nosebleeds can be treated at
home.
• Sit down and slightly lean forward.
• Keep the head above the chest (above the
heart) to reduce the bleeding.
• Lean forward so the blood will drain out of
your nose instead of down the back of your
throat. Do not lean back, you may swallow the
blood. This can irritate your stomach.
• Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze
together the soft portion of your nose for at
least 5 minutes. If it is still bleeding, hold it
again for another 5-10 minutes.
• Once the bleeding stops, do not do anything
that may make it start again, such as bending
over or blowing your nose.

Source: Philippine Health Advisories (2012)

HEALTH ADVISORIES · 30 Mar 2015 ·

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Arlene Blas Naguimbing

Gabby
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Regnar Lopez Lopez

Nice doc!!!
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Cedrick Samejon
Kiennah Arroyo Tobias treatment
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Lyndon Pellas
Ria Pellas
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Boy Mandy
that happens to me just last month for
more than a week it comes and go best
way to do go to EENT Dr. let them check if
its serious like mine ...small vein along the
lining of my nose burst...the Dr. caterize
my nose and thats it ...it stop my
bleeding..imagine i loose 3pounds
because i'm afraid to move around or do
something ....i'm calm but nervous...i even
went to ER bisit the Dr. 2times thats the
time the Dr. told me to go to EENT 1

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Mitchea Curato Dapal

now I know why always bleeding my nose
thanks 1

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Kyoko Dahisuki... replied · 1 reply

Bill Clinton Baban

But what if may problema sa platelet like
sa DHF then di humihinto yung bleeding
kase di nagca-clot ang blood? Lean
forward pa rin ba? 3

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Jaicy Roa Racines replied · 3 replies

Wilma Lacambra
Thank you for the useful information. 1

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Romeo C Gigato Jr.

The word nosebleeds are used by someone
out of a habit to feel sorry of what the have
done or someone to get attention of others
but actually they are not suffering from it in
the first place.
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Rowena San Pedro Sotto

Thanks s info.
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Maya Malupay
thanks sa info..
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Qairul Nulo
Thanks to the info 1

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Sanjay Gadkari
Good info ! can help in emergency !
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Lito Luzano
Too much English
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Maricor Dumaliang-pasetes
Thanks. Pashare po 1

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Maffi Secreto Shortis

Yan.. True.. I'm always yelleng to my son,,, to
stop picking nose.
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Lea V. Sajolga-Lamigo
tnx..
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Ash Rivera
Useful info. Thnx 4

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Thanks sa info 1

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Adel Lubuguin
Ok at nlaman kurin, nice 1

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MJ Padilla Vee
How about cold packs? Is it applicable?
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Nerie Abapo Solon

Tnx DOH, daming mali sa traditional na
home remedy ng nosebleed. Salamat
talaga DOH. 3

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Mary Grace Berte

Thanks for sharing...
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Mary Jean Cabanting Caballero

Tnx a lot.. 1

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Thanks DOH for the info. 1

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thanks DOH for the information 3

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Thanks for the info! 2

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Michael Raffaelle Gabriel Gacus

Dont english me, im nosbleed... 1

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