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Why might i get small nose bleeds when the heater is turned on?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: Dry air may be the cause of your nose bleeds, but i would have the nose looked at and the blood pressure checked by your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Dry Air: Dry air from the heater can create dryness inside the nose. The nose performs its best when the inside is humid and mucosal membranes are moist. Consider the use of humidifiers, nasal saline, nasal gels (such as ayr) to help provide moisture. In addition, further evaluation of your nose by a nasal expert can help illuminate other causes of epistaxis including septal deviation, etc.
Answered 8/29/2012
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