2torial #0833: Learn2 Stop a Nosebleed (continued) Prevent nosebleeds, long-term   There are also a few things to keep in mind for the long term, which can help reduce the number of nosebleeds suffered. Nosebleeds often occur when the air is very dry, so keep a humidifier in the room. This is particularly helpful in wintertime. Don't dry out. Keeping the inside of your nose lubricated can also be helpful in dry climates. One of the best remedies is tea tree oil: gently rub a few drops of oil into the nasal passages. (Tea tree oil is now available at health food stores and even some major supermarkets.) If you don't have any of that on hand, take a pea-sized amount of cream or ointment (say, first-aid cream or white petroleum jelly) on the end of your finger and rub it inside your nose. Both remedies work well before bedtime. Encourage kids not to pick their noses. Picking noses can easily lead to nosebleeds. Encourage them to blow their noses instead, using a cloth handkerchief to remove dried mucus from their nose. In the interim, keeping their fingernails trimmed short will reduce the chance of nosebleed. -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)