Bloody nose

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Bloody nose

Asked for Female, 32 Years

Hi I am a 32 year old female during summers I get dry nose and the mucus in my nose turns bloody that is it turns blood stain causing me a little bit of discomfort previously I was never having it but since past few years I am experiencing this situation. Is this condition something to think of or is it normal please suggest what should I do to overcome this situation

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its dryness..u cn use Vaseline to keep it moist bt nt too deeep.. take vapour inhalation if problem persists c an ENT surgeon near by

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Dr. Asad Raza General Physician 12 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Asad Raza

General Physician 12 yrs exp Hyderabad

Epistaxis Sx - nose bleed. PE - â¢ Nasal cavity/Nares. â¢ Septal deviation.

Next Steps

Dx - CBC. Coagulation studies (PT, PTT, INR). Nasal endoscopy (look for neoplasm).

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Tx - Oxymetazoline nasal (Afrin) (0.05%) nasal drops, 2-3 sprays in each nostril Q10-12h PRN. Mupirocin topical (Bactroban) 2% ointment. Cefuroxime axetil 250-500mg BID for 7-10 days. Cautery. Prevention: Avoid picking or rubbing inside the nose. Home humidification. Apply petroleum jelly, saline spray or saline nasal gels to discourage intranasal excoriation and thereby help preserve mucosal integrity.

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