What You Need to Know about Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)

5. Can Nosebleeds be Prevented?

Most of the time nosebleeds happen for no obvious reason. Out of the blue, our nasal cavities just tear and cause a nosebleed (particularly in children). There's no way to prevent a nosebleed 100 percent of the time, but you can prevent nasal dryness with a little dab of ointment on the inside of the nose along the barrier (or septum) to keep the vulnerable tissue located there from drying out. Also, keeping the air in your home moist may help prevent the nasal cavity from drying out and causing nosebleeds.