What Causes Coughing Up Of Blood Post Nostril Cauterization?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 Answered on

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : 4 days ago had left nostril cauterized about midway up nasal passage; no more nose bleeds, but I had small amounts of blood when I cough up flem. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid forceful blowing...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,

When you blow your nose forcibly , there is increased pressures inside the nose. Small blood vessels close to the surface rupture due to increased pressure and result in bleeding. The same occurs while coughing too.

So, do not blow your nose forcibly, do not try to clear your nasal passages. If cough is severe please use some cough syrups.

Instill lots of normal saline nose drops many times a day.

Keep yourself well hydrated at all times and avoid air conditioning.

Inspite of all this if the bleeding continues over the next couple of days then consult your ENT.

Regards,
DR Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad