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What's causes a light pink nose bleed during a cold or flu?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Congested tissues: -swollen capilaries.

Answered 5/25/2017

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Nose bleed: Usually it is either the inflamed tissues lining the nose or dehydrated tissues because of use of decongestants. The lining of the nose is riddled with small blood vessels which can bleed when dried out. Try using a saline nasal spray with a neti-pot (readily available otc).

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