Children commonly experience nose bleeds. This occurs for all sorts of reasons but generally children have thinner nasal linings that can break.
For children, it is because their nasal lining is thinner and they may have an underlying nasal allergy that :
- makes them sneeze
- makes them rub their nose
- blocks the nose so there is more turbulence and drying
One, or all of the above, causes the fine blood vessels of the Little’s area to rupture and bleed.
Treating nose bleeds in children is relatively simple. If the cause is nasal allergy, that should be adequately treated. Thereafter persisting nose bleeds would require a more comprehensive examination to exclude less commoner causes. Sometimes a troublesome engorged vessel/s may require sealing.
The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone who is reading it should consult ENT Specialists before considering treatment and should not rely on the information above.
