Nose Bleeding

Posted by Germaine WS (108 days ago)

Hi, is it normal for 1.5 years old to suffer from frequent nose bleed? Does anyone has similar experience.
My nephew has been suffering from nose bleed quite frequently, started when he was about 14months old.
His paed said it's ok. But is it???

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by axptguy38 (108 days ago)

Some kids do. I did until well into my teens. Blew my nose hard and off I went. Unless there are other symptoms there's really not much else to it.

Try not to blow the nose too hard or too much. Stop him from picking his nose. The latter can only be achieved if no one in the household picks their nose in front of him.

If a nosebleed starts, hold the head high and apply pressure to the nose (close it) with a kleenex or some such.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Matilda (108 days ago)

This is actually quite common. Persisting nosebleeds are sometimes treated by the ENT specialist, however they are usually innocent and self limiting.

Your doctor probably advised you on proper management (see http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/basics/132.html ) and checked for unusual causes such as foreign bodies, infections, allergies.


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Matilda International hospital
Hong Kong
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Posted by Amanda Le (108 days ago)

I had this as a child. The specialist said that my blood vessels were too close to the surface so the ENT lasered the vessels. I was 5 years old. I had to have it done twice. Before that I would have at least one nose bleed a day especially in summer. If I was too hot or if the weather was warm I would have it more frequent. Blowing my nose would also trigger it. Knowing that N gets quite hot and sensitive to the warm weather may make his blood vessels expand hence the nose bleed. Get it checked out again.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Germaine WS (106 days ago)

Thanks Amanda. It's not N. it's his cousin.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (102 days ago)

My daughter found if she was in airconditioning too much, she'd get nosebleeds. If you can increase the humidity of the room, it helps. Also, a wee smear of Vaseline up the nose can coat the inside and reduce the chance of bleeding.

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