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Have nosebleed in left nostril 1-2 a week now, 3-4 times this week. not gushing but bleeding. i do have clear & thick sticky white mucus with bad post nasal drip., worried about worse case outcomes. ideas on what it could be?

Q: have nosebleed in left nostril 1-2 a week now, 3-4 times this week. not gushing but bleeding. i do have clear & thick sticky white mucus with bad post nasal drip., worried about worse case outcomes. ideas on what it could be?

: You may need a cauterization of the nasal membrane bleeding site. Spray your nostrils with nasal ocean spray daily. Sometimes applying a tiny amount of white vaseline to the nasal membranes each night can prevent those nose bleeds. See an ENT specialist as needed.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

You may need a cauterization of the nasal membrane bleeding site. Spray your nostrils with nasal ocean spray daily. Sometimes applying a tiny amount of white vaseline to the nasal membranes each night can prevent those nose bleeds. See an ENT specialist as needed.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/17/2021

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A member asked:

Have nosebleed in left nostril 1-2 a week now, 3-4 times this week. not gushing but bleeding. i do have clear & thick sticky white mucus with bad post nasal drip., worried about worse case outcomes. ideas on what it could be?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Singh agreed

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