Medical ??? Regarding colds and nosebleeds

[AlCzervik]

My daughter is home from school today, she has an awful cold. She's been having nose bleeds off and on for 2 days. She has a deviated septum that will have to be handled eventually so said her pediatrician. Would her having a cold have anything to do with the nosebleeds? She also has allergies as do i but i dont get nose bleeds at the same rate she does.

[eyesroll]

1. Many nosebleeds are caused by digital manipulation.

In other words -- is she picking? Not a big deal if she is (most kids/most adults do, even if they don't admit it). But that could be causing the problem...

[AlCzervik]

2. I dont think so, she used to get them even as an infant.

I get them as well.

[Coyul]

3. If she has been blowing her nose alot

It might just be from irritation.If you have a hard time stopping the bleeding or it lasts for more than 4 or 5 days you might want to have it checked out.

[AlCzervik]

4. Yes, she's been blowing her alot, the tip of her nose is so red and sore

looking. I've bought her the softest tissues i could find. the nose bleeds have been starting after blowing.

[Coyul]

5. Its probably just the cold then

the little blood vessels in the nose are irritated and when she blows it they bleed a bit.
How old is she? I know my girls had a lot more nose bleeds in general when they hit about 11 or 12.
You might try a humidifier,the moisture might help.

[AlCzervik]

6. She's 10, and i will try to the humidifier. Thank you.