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Can nose sprays cause bloody nose?
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Yes: Yes, especially steroid nasal sprays. They cause thinning of the mucosa and skin so it's easier for the underlying blood vessels to get disturbed and tear.
Answered 9/27/2017
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Yes: Nosebleeds are one of the common potential side effects of all nasal sprays.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Yes: They can irritate the tissue and steroid sprays can thin the nasal lining. Both cases result in increased risk of bloody nose.
Answered 3/7/2020
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