What treatment options are there for nosebleeds for the ENT doctor?

At least 60% of the population will experience a nosebleed at least once in their lifetime. It can occur when the nasal mucosa is very dry, injured, or there is high blood pressure. As a result, small blood vessels in the area of ​​the nasal septum or nose “burst”, which in turn leads to nosebleeds.

If a patient with nosebleeds presents to an ENT doctor, the blood pressure is first measured and the inside of the nose is examined. If the source of the bleeding can be seen directly, an attempt is first made to bring it under control with a caustic agent or electrocoagulation (current). If this is unsuccessful or if the source of the bleeding cannot be seen, nasal packing (strips or balloon to compress the bleeding from the inside of the nose) must be inserted. Patients who receive nasal packing are usually admitted as inpatients. The patients are only released from inpatient care after the nasal packing has been removed and the nose has not bled again. 

After successful treatment by the ENT doctor, patients are often recommended nasal ointment or moisturizing nasal sprays to prevent further nosebleeds.