A member asked:

My daughter gets nose bleeds. she is a swimmer and a water polo player. her nose bleeds last around 20 to 30 mins. what should i do?

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Dr. Kyon Hood answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Supportive care: Nosebleeds are common when the mucosal lining of the nose gets irritated or inflamed, which could be worsened by constant exposure to chlorinated water. I would recommend saline drops or, better yet, vaseline at night and before her polo practice/matches to prevent irritation & associated bleeding. If this doesn't help, she may need to have the vessels cauterized w/ silver nitrate by a doctor.

Answered 12/11/2015

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