Stop nosebleeds in children
Particularly with children, nosebleeds often occur due to scuffling, blowing heavily or constant drilling in the nose. Nosebleeds also often occur in children due to growth spurts. As a parent it is important to radiate calm, so that the child does not get additionally excited.
The same measures for stopping bleeding in children apply as for adults. The most important thing is a slightly bent posture, compressing the nostrils and cooling the neck. The child should be told to breathe out and in through the mouth.
After a nosebleed, care should be taken to ensure that the child does not pick his or her nose or blow his or her nose strongly, otherwise the wound may tear open. Children often get nosebleeds from objects stuck deep in their nose. These objects should be removed by the ENT specialist, who has special equipment for this purpose.
Children should see their doctor more quickly than adults if they continue to have nosebleeds, as otherwise there is a risk of excessive blood loss, which is more difficult to tolerate in children. After ten to fifteen minutes at the latest, one should go to the ENT doctor.
