A member asked:
Do i need to go see someone? i currently have a dry itchy nose from allergies, and i've been sneezing a lot. however, i just sneezed and got a bloody nose from it. i had stuffed it with a tampon to try to get it to go away and when i pulled it out, a huge
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Usually : Usually you get a nose bleed to stop by applying pressure. Your allergies and your smoking might be an issue. If you can't get the bleeding to stop then you might need to be treated by an ear/nose/throat doctor.
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