A lot of children will suffer with nose bleeds and whilst they are typically short-lived they always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times and the effects can sometimes be dramatic.
Antiseptic ointments applied just inside the nose can be an effective treatment, although sometimes “nasal cautery” is recommended. This procedure, which can often be carried out in the out-patient clinic, is aimed to specifically target the bleeding vessel, and is usually very effective.
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Nose Bleeds in Children