Can I use physiological seawater spray for nosebleeds?

Nosebleed refers to nasal bleeding. Whether physiological seawater spray can be used for nasal bleeding depends on the amount of bleeding.

1. Not recommended

When experiencing nasal bleeding, patients should first stop the bleeding promptly. If the bleeding is minor and no obvious blood clots or crusts have formed inside the nasal cavity after stopping the bleeding, spraying physiological seawater is generally unnecessary, as it may irritate the nasal mucosa and adversely affect wound healing.

2. Recommended

If the bleeding is heavy and the condition inside the nasal cavity is unclear, under a doctor's guidance, physiological seawater can be used to rinse the nasal cavity. This helps disinfect, kill bacteria, and prevent infection. However, when using physiological seawater, gentle pressure must be maintained to avoid irritating the nasal mucosa and worsening the nasal bleeding.

Although physiological seawater can help clean and moisturize the nasal cavity, it cannot stop bleeding. If nasal bleeding is severe or lasts a long time, medical attention should be sought promptly for professional evaluation and treatment.