Prognosis
The prognosis of childhood nosebleeds is extraordinarily good. Larger, life-threatening blood losses practically never occur.New therapy options, such as laser treatments, can also eliminate persistent nosebleeds.
Prophylaxis
Dry nasal mucosa cannot adequately protect the sensitive blood vessels in our olfactory organ, so nosebleeds are more likely to occur. Therefore, make sure there is sufficient humidity in the children’s room. To do this, it is sufficient to place a damp towel on the warm heater.
Seawater nasal sprays or nasal ointments (e.g. with dexpanthenol) can be used for support. If your child has a cold, you should also be extremely careful with decongestant nasal sprays and use them only for a few days if possible. To promote the healing process, the use of nasal rinses or inhalations may also be considered. In summary, nosebleeds in children cannot always be avoided, but the risk can still be reduced by the measures mentioned above.
