Nosebleeds (epitaxis) occurs most often in the winter months due to nasal membranes drying out and cracking. The nose is very rich in blood vessels. Inside the house the air is dry and warm in the winter from the household heaters, thus drying up the blood vessels. Also the changing from the outdoors cold to the indoors warm increases the drying.
Some people are more susceptable to bleeding if they are taking medications such as coumadin, aspirin, or an anti-inflammatory.
The most common causes of nosebleeds are: infections, traumas, nose picking, allergies, hypertension, medications, and winter months.
How to prevent nosebleeds: Quit picking your nose, improve your overall health so that you may need less medication,and use a humidifier in the winter to keep more moisture in. You may find lightly lubricating the internal membranes with vitamin E ointment to be of much help.
Stopping nose bleeds. Sit up straight and lean sligtly forward with your head tilted back a little. Do not lay down and let all the blood run down your throat. Pinch the nose with your thumb and index finger for 3-5 minutes. Place an ice pack on your face for 5-10 minutes. If the bleeding continues call your doctor.
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