Nosebleeds can occur for a variety of reasons - trauma, vigorous rubbing or being in a heated or dry environment.

To control bleeding, apply firm pressure just above the nostrils using the thumb and index finger. Your child's head should be bent forward so the chin is almost resting on the chest. Use a cold, clean washcloth at the end of the nose to help stop the bleeding.

"If the bleeding remains profuse or difficult to control after 15 to 20 minutes, it's a good idea to call your child's doctor," says Dr. Jan Drutz, a pediatrician at Texas Children's Hospital. "If nose bleeds are recurrent or there are other signs of bleeding, such as easy bruising or gums that bleed easily, notify your child's doctor."

- From Texas Children's Hospital

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