What to do if nosebleed occurs due to hot weather

The weather is very hot in the summer. If many people do not take good protection in this season, they will easily suffer from heatstroke. In addition to heatstroke, many people are also prone to nosebleeds due to physical reasons. This is actually related to the hot weather. In the summer, the nose is particularly dry, and if you don't pay attention, it will cause capillaries to rupture and cause nosebleeds.

What to do if you have a nosebleed in hot weather

Case 1

If the bleeding is minor, use your index finger and thumb to press the nostrils on both sides for 5 to 10 minutes. While applying pressure, you can also apply an ice pack or a cold wet towel to the nose. If the bleeding is severe, use absorbent cotton or clean ordinary cotton or gauze, soak them in clean water, and slowly fill the wet cotton into the nasal cavity. Use Panax notoginseng powder or Yunnan Baiyao dipped on the cotton to achieve better bleeding-stopping effects.

Case 2

Do not remove the packing immediately after the bleeding stops. Wait half an hour before removing it gently. If you have ephedrine nasal drops at home, dropping an appropriate amount into the nose can also stop the bleeding. In terms of diet, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement adequate vitamins.

Case 3

It is important to remind you that when you have a heavy nosebleed, do not tilt your head back to prevent the blood from entering your respiratory tract. It is best not to blow your nose within a day after a nosebleed. After a nosebleed, the blood will coagulate and form a scab. If you pick your nose at this time, the scab may fall off and cause the nosebleed to recur.

Acute treatment of nosebleeds in hot weather

1. Blow out the blood clots in the nasal cavity first to prevent the wound from closing and being unable to stop bleeding;

2. Wet cotton and stuff it into the nostrils;

3. Apply ice to the nose to shrink blood vessels and reduce bleeding;

4. Pinch the nose with your fingers and keep pressing for about 5 minutes;

5. Do not tilt your head back to prevent blood from flowing back into the throat;

6. If the bleeding cannot be stopped and the condition becomes more serious, please seek medical attention immediately.

Correct treatment steps for nosebleeds in hot weather

Step 1: Sit down, relax your whole body, and press the middle of your nose where you are bleeding for 5 to 10 minutes with your fingers (use the wings of your nose to press the bleeding area).

Step 2: Keep the patient's head in an upright position. Because lowering the head can cause congestion in the head, while tilting the head back will cause blood to flow down the throat.

Step 3: Try to spit out the blood in your mouth to avoid swallowing it and irritating your stomach and causing vomiting.

Step 4: During acupressure, apply a cold water bag (or a wet towel) to the forehead and back of the neck to promote blood vessel contraction and reduce bleeding.

This measure is called acupressure and can be used as temporary first aid. If the nosebleed cannot be stopped after first aid, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.