When Should You be Concerned About a Nosebleed?
Chances are, you’ve had a nosebleed at some point in your life, whether you took an elbow to the face in gym class or experienced irritation from a cold. In the vast majority of cases, nosebleeds are mild, over quickly, and not a cause for concern. However, it’s estimated that about 10% of nose bleeds…
How to Get Something Out of Your Child’s Nose
The first time your child sticks a foreign object up their nose – whether it’s a seed, a pebble, a marble or a pom pom ball from Vinyl and Gifts of College Station – it can be a frightening experience for you both. Below we review what to do and, just as importantly, what not…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds, known medically as epistaxis, are extremely common. Approximately 60% of people will experience at least one nosebleed in their life. Most commonly they affect children ages 2 to 10 and adults ages 50 to 80. While nosebleeds can appear alarming, only about 10% warrant medical treatment. Below we explain how to handle a nosebleed…
