Nose Injuries

Foreign Object in the Nose

What is it?

Anything in the nose that wouldn't normally be there.

Plan of Action:

Seek Emergency Care if these methods fail. Delays and many failed tries to remove a stuck object can lead to infection and damage. Also see a member of your care team if you see symptoms of infection.

Nosebleeds

What is it?

Occur when the tender blood vessels in the nose break.
Common nosebleed causes can include changes of season, dryness, scratching, some medicines, and injuries.
People on blood thinners may have worse nosebleeds than do others. Most often nosebleeds are only annoying and not a true medical problem. But they can be both.

Plan of Action:

When to contact your doctor

Think about using a humidifier. Adding more moisture in your home may help relieve nasal bleeding.

When to seek emergency care