All of us must have experienced nosebleeds at some point. This is because the lining of the nasal cavity is covered with many tiny blood vessels that are interlaced in a network, and the blood supply is very adequate. These blood vessels are superficially located and can easily rupture under the action of various reasons, resulting in bleeding. A nosebleed on the head, as if it has become the habitual action of many people. But did you know that this practice does not work, but may also bring danger.
What are the causes of nosebleeds?
There are many causes of nosebleeds, most patients bleed due to dryness of the nasal mucosa, other most common factors include forceful nose picking or nose blowing. The pathological factors that cause nosebleeds are usually divided into two aspects: local and systemic factors. Local factors include head and facial trauma, nasal diseases (such as rhinitis, sinusitis, nasopharyngeal cancer); systemic factors include leukemia, hemophilia, hypertension and liver function impairment, etc.
The correct way to deal with nosebleeds 1. Lean forward slightly and pinch the cartilage below the bridge of the nose with your fingers for 5-15 minutes; 2. Seek medical help. In addition, if the number of nosebleeds is too frequent and unexplained, or if it is accompanied by headache, dizziness, tinnitus and other symptoms, you should also go to the hospital promptly for consultation and treatment; when you have a nosebleed, if you force your head back, it will cause the nosebleed to flow into your mouth and even cause the blood to be sucked into your lungs, causing danger. Therefore, you must change the habit of looking up at the sky when you have a nosebleed.
What can I do to prevent nosebleeds?
1, pay attention to nasal hygiene, do not develop the bad habit of picking nose or blowing nose hard; 2, exercise to enhance physical fitness and reduce the occurrence of upper respiratory tract infections; 3, avoid flying or diving activities with large changes in air pressure when you have a cold; 4, receive regular systematic physical examination and early treatment of diseases that cause nosebleeds; 5, should actively treat systemic diseases that cause nosebleeds, such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis 6.People who live in humid areas are prone to rhinorrhea when they first arrive in dry areas, so they can increase the humidity by sprinkling water indoors. Dry environment should pay attention to humidification, nasal cavity can be dropped into the compound peppermint oil, fragrance oil and other oily substances, you can also use nasal water to increase nasal humidity.