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The medical term for nosebleeds is Epistaxis, and it is common in children. Nosebleeds may appear frightening but are usually not a serious issue. Most nosebleeds in children occur in the front part of the nose, near the nostrils. This area has many small blood vessels (plexus). The lining of the nose is also very thin here, and the blood vessels can easily break open and bleed.

Common causes of nosebleeds in children include:

• Dry air
• Blowing the nose too hard or too often
• Injury to the nose
• Colds and allergies
• Foreign objects in the nose

Nosebleeds are assessed through a physical examination by your ENT surgeon, who will usually be able to locate the blood vessels near the surface of the nose in the front part of the septum. If nosebleeds occur very frequently or if the bleeding is harder to control than usual, your doctor may recommend lab tests to check for bleeding disorders or blood clotting issues. Your ENT surgeon may also recommend a flexible nasopharyngoscopy if the bleeding is unusual.

We provide consultations with a pediatric ENT specialist.