My Son Picked Nose When Had A Cold. As Result Had Nosebleed. Ever Since He’s Had Daily Long Nose Bleeds As Can’t Leave Nose Alone. Any Ideas | MyAutismTeam

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My Son Picked Nose When Had A Cold. As Result Had Nosebleed. Ever Since He’s Had Daily Long Nose Bleeds As Can’t Leave Nose Alone. Any Ideas
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Son is 20, 6 ft 2 inches, limited language skills with significant sensory needs. Not at all aggressive, but can get anxious . He is very strong physically and strong willed.

Nose bleed cycle happens every year when he gets a cold. Nose bleeds sometimes happen when he hasn’t even picked it and they can go on for up to 20 minutes. Doesn’t help as he is constantly on the move and can’t sit still for long. Doctor just tells me to do what I am already doing ie pinch nose for 10 mins , apply cold… read more

posted September 28, 2018
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A MyAutismTeam Member

When my son was younger we had a lot of the issues you are talking about. I'm not big on meds (although we do a couple) but taking allergy medication daily has made a huge difference. We used to only give it to him during seasonal allergy times but later in life realized he functions much better taking it 365 days a year.

posted September 29, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Humidifiers around your house especially in his bedroom? saline rinses, start by just touching and EMPTY one to his nose, over weeks increase time you touch, then place in position, then SLOWLY build up to a full bottle, then slowly one spray, then eventually 2? Give a special reward for each and every step...

posted September 29, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you to the people who have given their ideas. After another huge nose bleed in a shop yesterday afternoon I rang the out of hours nhs number and they sorted an emergency appointment last night. He now has an appointment with ENT on Monday morning with a view to cauterising his right nostril! So stressful but at least we have an end to this in sight!

posted September 29, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

So he likes a squiggy sensation buy him everything that feels like snot . :)

posted October 10, 2018

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