Instructions
Read through the sections below to become an expert on nosebleeds! Complete the fun activities and the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. Good luck!
Part 1: What's Happening Inside Your Nose?
Imagine the inside of your nose is like a delicate garden. It's lined with a soft, moist layer called a mucous membrane. Running through this "garden" are lots of tiny, fragile tubes carrying blood. These are called blood vessels. They are very close to the surface, which means they can break easily.
When one of these tiny blood vessels breaks, blood leaks out. And that's a nosebleed! It's usually not serious, just a little messy.
Part 2: Why Do Noses Bleed?
There are many reasons why those tiny blood vessels might break. Here are some of the most common culprits:
- Dry Air: When the air is very dry (like in the winter when heaters are on), the inside of your nose can dry out and crack, causing a bleed.
- Nose Picking: A sharp fingernail can easily scratch the delicate lining and break a blood vessel.
- Blowing Too Hard: Blowing your nose with the force of a hurricane can put too much pressure on the blood vessels.
- Minor Injuries: Getting bumped on the nose during sports or playtime can cause a nosebleed.
- Colds and Allergies: Being sick can irritate the inside of your nose, and all the sneezing and nose-blowing makes a bleed more likely.
Activity 1: Nosebleed Detectives
Draw a line to match the Situation on the left with the likely Reason for the nosebleed on the right.
| Situation | Reason |
| 1. You've been blowing your nose all day because of your hay fever. | A. Dry Air |
| 2. Your brother accidentally bonked you with a pillow. | B. A Minor Injury |
| 3. It's the middle of winter and the heater has been on all night. | C. Blowing Too Hard / Irritation from Sickness |
| 4. You were looking for buried treasure! | D. Nose Picking |
Part 3: What To Do - Your Nosebleed Hero Guide!
If you or a friend gets a nosebleed, don't panic! Here are the simple steps to take control:
- STAY CALM. A little blood can look like a lot. It's okay!
- SIT DOWN & LEAN FORWARD. This is very important! Leaning forward helps the blood drip out of your nose instead of down your throat.
- PINCH YOUR NOSE. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the soft part of your nose, just below the bony bridge.
- BREATHE through your mouth while you pinch.
- HOLD IT. Keep pinching for a full 10 minutes without letting go to check. You can ask a grown-up to time it for you.
When to get a grown-up: If the bleeding is very heavy or doesn't stop after 20 minutes of pinching, let an adult know right away.
Activity 2: Do's and Don'ts
Read the actions in the box below. Write each action in the correct column: "Do This! ðŸ‘" or "Don't Do This! 👎".
| Do This! 👠| Don't Do This! 👎 |
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Quiz Time: Check Your Nose-Knowledge!
Circle or write in the best answer for each question.
1. Why is it important to lean FORWARD during a nosebleed?
a) To make the blood come out faster.
b) To keep blood from going down your throat.
c) To help you see what's happening.
2. True or False: The inside of your nose is lined with very tough skin, like on your elbow.
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3. Which of these is a common cause of a nosebleed?
a) Reading a good book
b) Singing a song
c) Air that is very dry
4. You should pinch the soft part of your nose for about ________ minutes to help stop a nosebleed.
Answer Key
Activity 1: Nosebleed Detectives - Answers
- 1 → C. Blowing Too Hard / Irritation from Sickness
- 2 → B. A Minor Injury
- 3 → A. Dry Air
- 4 → D. Nose Picking
Activity 2: Do's and Don'ts - Answers
| Do This! 👠| Don't Do This! 👎 |
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Quiz Time: Check Your Nose-Knowledge! - Answers
- b) To keep blood from going down your throat. (This can make you feel sick or upset your stomach).
- False. The inside of your nose is very delicate and has lots of tiny blood vessels near the surface.
- c) Air that is very dry.
- You should pinch the soft part of your nose for about 10 minutes to help stop a nosebleed.