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The sight of blood after blowing your nose may concern you, but it’s often not serious. In fact, almost 60 million
Americans experience a bloody nose annually. Your nose has a significant supply of blood in it, which can lead to bleeding when you
blow your nose frequently.

What causes blood when you blow your nose?

u may experience slight or heavy bleeding from your nose because of damage to the interior of your nasal passages.
The majority of nosebleeds occur in the septum of the nose, particularly the front bottom section of this area. The septum
is where your nose separates into two different sides.

Your nose has many blood vessels that can become damaged for a variety of reasons. Once the blood vessel is damaged,
you may experience bleeding more frequently when blowing your nose. This is because the scab covering the broken
blood vessel during the healing process may break off.

Here are some reasons you may experience bleeding when blowing your nose:

Cold, dry weather

You may find that you experience bleeding when blowing your nose more commonly in the winter months. This is when
cold and dry air can damage your nose’s blood vessels because there isn’t enough moisture in your nose. It may become
even more dry and irritated in the winter because you spend time in heated indoor environments that lack humidity.

Dryness in your nose can also cause a delay in the healing of broken blood vessels and result in infections in this organ.
This in turn can lead to more frequent experiences of bleeding when blowing your nose.

Nose picking

Picking your nose can damage blood vessels. Nose picking in children is a frequent cause of bloody noses.

Foreign objects in the nose

You may also experience trauma to your nose’s blood vessels if a foreign object enters your nose. With young children,
this could be something that they put in their nose. Even the tip of a nasal spray applicator might get stuck in a person’s
nose.

One study found that 5 percent of participants using steroid spray for allergic and nonallergic rhinitis had a bloody nose
within a two-month period.

Nasal congestion or respiratory infections

You may experience bleeding when blowing your nose because of nasal congestion or a respiratory infection. Frequent
blowing of the nose may create broken blood vessels. This can also occur if you sneeze or cough frequently, such as when
you have a respiratory condition. You may experience nasal congestion or respiratory infections from a common
cold, allergies, sinusitis, or another health condition.

Anatomical abnormality

The anatomical structure of your nose may lead to bleeding when you blow your nose. A deviated septum, holes in the
septum, bony spurs, or fractures to your nose could be the cause. Your nose may not be getting enough moisture if you
have one of these conditions, and this can result in your nose bleeding when you blow it.
 Injury or surgery

Any injury or surgical intervention to your nose or face may cause blood when blowing your nose.

Exposure to chemical substances

The blood vessels in your nose may become damaged by the use of drugs like cocaine or exposure to harsh chemicals
like ammonia.

Medications

You may experience bleeding when blowing your nose because you take certain medications. Blood-thinning medications
like aspirin, warfarin, and others affect the ability of your blood to clot and could lead to bleeding when blowing your
nose.

Tumor in the nose

Very rarely, blood when blowing your nose can be caused by a tumor in the nose. Other symptoms of such a tumor
include:

 pain around your eyes

 nasal congestion that progressively gets worse

 decreased sense of smell

How are nose bleeds treated?

You can treat this condition at home if you suspect the cause isn’t serious.

Blood that is gushing or running from your nose after blowing should be treated by doing the following until your nose
stops bleeding:

 sitting down
 relaxing

 tilting your head forward

 pinching your nose shut

 breathing through your mouth

Once the bleeding is under control, keep your head above your heart for several hours and avoid contact with your nose.

After you’ve gotten a heavy nose bleed under control or if you’re trying to treat a minor nose bleed, you should consider:

 using a saline spray to add moisture to your nose

 avoiding nose picking, nose blowing, or inserting any foreign objects in your nose while it heals

 applying petroleum jelly to the inside of your nose with a cotton swab every day to keep it moisturized

 adding moisture to the air with a humidifier during cold and dry months
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/blood-when-blowing-nose#2

Nosebleed
Introduction
Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious and
can often be treated at home.
The medical name for a nosebleed is epistaxis.
During a nosebleed, blood flows from one or both nostrils. It can be heavy or light
and last from a few seconds to 10 minutes or more.

What to do
To stop a nosebleed:
 sit down and firmly pinch the soft part of your nose, just above your nostrils, for
at least 10-15 minutes
 lean forward and breathe through your mouth – this will drain blood down your
nose instead of down the back of your throat
 place an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables covered by a towel on the bridge
of your nose
 stay upright, rather than lying down, as this reduces the blood pressure in the
blood vessels of your nose and will discourage further bleeding
If the bleeding eventually stops, you won't usually need to seek medical advice.
However, in some cases you may need further treatment from your GP or in hospital
(see below).
Read more about treating nosebleeds

When to seek medical advice

Contact your GP or call NHS 24's '111' service if:
 you're taking a blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant) such as warfarin or
have a clotting disorder such as haemophilia and the bleeding doesn't stop
 you have symptoms of anaemia such as heart palpitations, shortness of
breath and a pale complexion
 a child under two years of age has a nosebleed
 you have nosebleeds that come and go regularly
Ask someone to drive you to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E)
department or call 999 for an ambulance if:
 the bleeding continues for longer than 20 minutes
 the bleeding is heavy and you've lost a lot of blood
 you're having difficulty breathing
 you swallow a large amount of blood that makes you vomit
  the nosebleed developed after a serious injury, such as a car crash

What causes nosebleeds?

The inside of your nose is full of tiny, delicate blood vessels that can become
damaged and bleed relatively easily.
Common causes of nosebleeds include:
 picking your nose
 blowing your nose very hard
 a minor injury to your nose
 changes in humidity or temperature causing the inside of the nose to become
dry and cracked
Occasionally, bleeding can come from the blood vessels deeper within the nose. This
can be caused by a blow to the head, recent nasal surgery and hardened arteries
(atherosclerosis).
Read more about the causes of nosebleeds

Who gets nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds are fairly common and most people will experience them every now and
again. Anyone can get a nosebleed, but they most often affect:
 children between two and 10 years of age
 elderly people
 pregnant women
 people who regularly take aspirin or anticoagulants, such as warfarin
 people with blood clotting disorders, such as haemophilia
Bleeding may also be heavier or last longer if you take anticoagulants, have a blood
clotting disorder, or have high blood pressure (hypertension).

Are nosebleeds serious?

Nosebleeds aren't usually serious. However, frequent or heavy nosebleeds may
indicate more serious health problems, such as high blood pressure or a blood
clotting disorder, and should be checked.
Excessive bleeding over a prolonged period of time can also lead to further problems
such as anaemia.
If your GP suspects a more serious problem is causing your nosebleeds, they may
refer you to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further tests.

Preventing nosebleeds
Things you can do to prevent nosebleeds include:
 avoid picking your nose and keep your fingernails short
 blow your nose as little as possible and only very gently
  keep your home humidified
 regularly apply petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) to the inside of your nostrils
to keep the inside of your nose moist
 wear a head guard during activities in which your nose or head could get
injured
 always follow the instructions that come with nasal decongestants – overusing
these can cause nosebleeds
Talk to your GP if you experience nosebleeds frequently and aren't able to prevent
them. They may refer you to an ENT specialist for an assessment.
Source: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ears-nose-and-throat/nosebleed

Causes and Remedies for Bleeding When Blowing Your Nose

Capillaries close to surface

There are various factors that may cause the mucous lining in your nose to dry up, including cold
and dry weather. If the mucous membrane dries up and the blood capillaries are too close to the
surface of the nose, it would be very easy for them to burst.
Additionally, there are some medications that can worsen the condition. Normally, this is not a
problem, but you should see a medical practitioner if the problem persists for a long time.
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Inflamed tissues in the nose

Tissues in the nasal cavity can become inflamed due to an infection. This may as well lead to
bleeding. To solve the problem, you should minimize the frequency of blowing your nose.
3

Vasomotor rhinitis and allergic reactions

Vasomotor is simply congestion of the nose. It is mainly caused by allergic reactions to various
things. Since this condition causes inflammation of the tissues in the nasal cavity, it is possible
to bleed while blowing your nose. However, the bleeding is minimal. Since this problem is rampant
in the morning, you should try to figure out what is causing the allergic reaction in your bedroom.
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Chronic congestion of the nasal cavity

This chronic congestion in the nose causes the membrane lining the cavity to become friable and
inflamed. Blowing the nose in this case will cause the membrane to fracture, and bleed. The
bleeding in this case is minimal and is not likely to be a big problem.
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Other causes
In addition to the causes mentioned above, there is an array of factors that can cause the nose to
bleed while blowing. Some of the factors include high altitudes, sneezing, dry air, nose picking,
and infection on the upper respiratory tract.
Additionally, age and trauma, such as the various sports-related injuries or a fall, may also cause
the nose to bleed while blowing. With regards to age, older people are more likely to suffer from
this condition, as compared to the young people. This is mainly because the nasal tissues in the
old people are drier and shrunken.
What to Do About Blood When Blowing Nose
1

Modify the level of humidity in the house

If you constantly experience it, you should check the level of humidity in your house, especially
the bedroom. If it is low, you should increase it to between 60 and 64 degrees. A dry and hot
environment in the house will cause the mucous membrane in the nose to dry up, causing the
tissues in the nose to fracture. This in turn causes the nose to bleed.
2

Keep the nostrils moist

To prevent the tissues surrounding the nasal cavity from cracking, you should keep them moist.
This can be achieved using a saline solution spray. Additionally, you should also drink a lot of
water during the day to keep the interior of the nose moist. To get moisture into the nasal cavity,
you may also breathe in deeply after taking a shower.
3

Limit the use of blood thinners

To minimize the occurrence of blood when blowing nose, you should minimize the use of blood
thinners, such as garlic, vitamin E, Aspirin and ginseng. If such thinners are prescribed by your
doctor, you should inform him or her of your nose bleeding condition.
4

Mind your diet

To reduce the recurrence of this condition, you should consider increasing intake of citrus fruit.
The bioflavonoid found in such fruits plays an important role in preventing the recurrence
of bloody nasal mucus.
Alternatively, you may take about 500 mg of bioflavonoid, two times in a day. These natural-
occurring antioxidants help in preventing blood in nose when blowing. Again, you should steer
away from foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as fried and spicy foods as well as wheat
and milk.
When Should You See a Doctor?
Under normal circumstances, you should not get alarmed if you notice strains of blood when
blowing nose. However, if you cannot get the bleeding to stop or you have this problem frequently,
it is advisable to see a doctor right away. Although you may also need to see a doctor, regarding a
chronic nasal congestion, it would be wiser to address what is causing this chronic sinus
congestion. By doing so, you will also be curing the bleeding problem. Particularly, you should see
a doctor urgently if you notice any of the following:
 If the bleeding continues for more than 20 minutes.
 If the nose bleeding is as a result of a head injury: This could suggest a skull fracture. As
such, you should see a doctor immediately to have x-rays taken.
 If the bleeding started after a nose injury: This could be an indicator that the nose is
broken.
 If the nose bleeding recurrence is too often.
 You should also take your child for a medical checkup if he or she is having nose bleeding
repeatedly.

Source: https://www.enkiverywell.com/blood-when-blowing-nose.html
Athletes use tampons all the time to stop nosebleeds actually. Football teams especially, but boxers,
basketball players. So, if the nose bleeds keep coming, i'd suggest the tampon+neosporin treatment.