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I sometimes get nosebleeds when i sneezing during a cold? what could be causing this? how do i stop this from happening again? please, i need help!

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Normal: Occasional nose bleeds with cold or due to dry air are not abnormal. If these happen too frequently, you may see an ENT specialist who may consider cauterizing an are in the nose that is the usual site of nose bleeds.

Answered 1/26/2015

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