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	What causes nosebleeds? What causes nosebleeds? Nosebleeds are caused by anything that irritates the delicate lining of the nose. The most common causes are dry air (in dry climates or with heating during the winter seasons), colds and respiratory viruses, nose-picking, forcefully blowing the nose, and anything that causes crusting inside of the nose such as allergies. An injury to the face can also cause nosebleeds.

	How are nosebleeds stopped? How are nosebleeds stopped? Sit or stand with your head tilted forward (so that the blood does not go into your throat). Pinch the soft part of your nostrils together just below the nasal bones (the bony portion of the nose). Pinch for 10 to 15 minutes without letting go (don't keep checking to see if the bleeding has stopped). Some experts suggest applying an ice pack to the area around the nose, but there is no evidence available about whether or not ice is helpful.

	How do I avoid rebleeding? How do I avoid rebleeding? To avoid rebleeding, don't blow your nose for 24 hours. You may also want to avoid lifting heavy objects or straining for 24 hours.

	Are there different types of nosebleeds? Are there different types of nosebleeds? Nosebleeds most often occur (more than 90% of the time) in the front part of the nose ("anterior nosebleeds"). Nosebleeds in children and young adults are almost always anterior. These types of nosebleeds are typically easy to treat. Nosebleeds that come from the deepest part of the nose are called "posterior nosebleeds". Posterior nosebleeds are very uncommon in children and young adults, and occur most often in older people, people with high blood pressure, and people who have had injuries to the face. Posterior nosebleeds can often be severe and difficult to stop. They typically require emergency treatment by a specialist. A posterior nosebleed can be suspected if blood flows down the back of the nose and into the throat even while sitting or standing.

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