Tips on preventing nosebleeds
- Keep children's fingernails short to discourage nose picking.
- Counteract the drying effects of indoor heated air by using a humidifier at night in your bedroom.
- Quit smoking. Smoking dries out your nose and also irritates it.
- Open your mouth when you sneeze.
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 12/10
Created: 09/96