Both children and adults have experienced nosebleeds. There are many reasons that can cause nosebleeds, such as nose picking, internal heat, nasal polyps, rhinitis, systemic diseases, etc., all of which can lead to nosebleeds. When nosebleeds occur, it is important to take timely measures to stop the bleeding. So, can I use a hot towel or a cold towel for nosebleeds?
1. Use a cold towel for nosebleeds
Everyone knows that blood vessels contract when cold. So you can attach cotton, towels, or handkerchiefs soaked in cold water to the bridge of your nose. Within an hour, the ice pack can be placed on the bridge of the nose for 1-2 minutes, with intervals of 2-3 minutes. After the nosebleeds stop, do not immediately remove the cotton plug from the nose. If the patient is not sleeping, it can be kept for 2-3 hours. The cotton plug inserted by the child can be removed after 20-30 minutes. If within half an hour, this method of pinching the sides of the nose or stuffing with cotton plugs is ineffective, then first aid should be given as soon as possible. You should know that this may be bleeding from deep blood vessels in the nose.
2. Precautions for nosebleeds
Do not lie on your back when experiencing nosebleeds. Because when lying down, blood will flow from the posterior pharyngeal wall into the esophagus and stomach, and soon it will be regurgitated from the stomach, which masks the truth of nosebleeds. Patients should be seated or semi seated, and attention should be paid to keeping the respiratory tract unobstructed to prevent blood from flowing into the oral cavity through the posterior nostrils. It is also important to guide patients to spit out as much blood as possible from the inlet, in order to prevent nausea, vomiting, or suffocation caused by swallowing blood that irritates the gastrointestinal tract. In fact, you can also take an appropriate amount of garlic, peel and mash it into garlic paste, apply it to the soles of your feet, and wrap it with gauze to quickly stop bleeding. You can also sit on a chair and soak your feet in hot water to stop nosebleeds.
In summary, nosebleeds can be stopped with a cold towel. It is generally recommended to apply it to the bridge of the nose, which can constrict blood vessels and reduce the amount of bleeding until the nosebleeds stop. It should be noted that when experiencing nosebleeds, do not lie on your back or look up, as it can easily irritate the digestive system. In addition, blood flowing into the mouth must be promptly expelled to avoid affecting breathing.
