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Nosebleed

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the condition?

A person should do the following to help prevent a nosebleed:

Avoid cocaine use.

Avoid excessive nose-blowing.

Avoid picking the nose.

Avoid trauma, if possible.

Get treatment for underlying causes such as high blood pressure.

Limit the use of topical nasal steroids or nose sprays.

Use a cool-mist humidifier to add moisture to the air.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Excessive blood loss can cause anemia, or a low red blood cell count. Repeated nosebleeds can be socially embarrassing.

What are the risks to others?

Nosebleeds are not contagious and pose no risk to others.

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