If you’ve noticed more nosebleeds lately, you’re not imagining it. Scottsdale’s dry desert climate, especially during winter and allergy season, is one of the most common triggers for nosebleeds. The low humidity dries out your nasal lining, making it crack, bleed, and become irritated.

At the Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center in Scottsdale, we help patients prevent nosebleeds before they start—and identify when there’s a deeper sinus or airway issue behind them.

Top Reasons Nosebleeds Increase in Scottsdale

1. Dry desert air pulling moisture from nasal tissues
2. Seasonal or Perennial allergies inflaming the nasal lining
3. Heaters and indoor HVAC drying out indoor air
4. Frequent nose blowing during colds or allergy flares
5. Underlying nasal or sinus problems (deviated septum, chronic inflammation, polyps)

How to Prevent Nosebleeds: Scottsdale Edition

1. Moisturize Your Nose Daily

• Use a nasal rinse daily—after exposures, and every night
• Apply a thin layer of nasal gel or petroleum jelly inside the nostrils

2. Control Your Allergies Before They Flare Up

• Take antihistamines as needed
• Use a saline rinse regularly
• Conduct allergy testing and treatment if symptoms are persistent

3. Proof Your Bedroom

• Add a humidifier. The most continuous hours spent are in your bed, so prioritize making your bedroom your “clean” room
• Dust your space often
• Avoid pets if they shed frequently

4. Avoid Nose-Picking (Yup) and Aggressive Blowing

• Blow your nose in a gentle manner
• Keep your nails trimmed (a common but overlooked trigger)

5. Hydrate More Than You Think You Need

Scottsdale dryness pulls moisture from your body faster than many people realize. As if you needed another reason to stay hydrated in the desert.

6. Address Structural Problems

If nosebleeds are frequent, the cause may be:

• Deviated septum
• Chronic sinusitis
• Fragile blood vessels
• Nasal polyps 

The good news? Many structural causes can be evaluated and potentially treated in-office. However, some conditions may require further testing or referral depending on severity.

When to Call a Specialist

You should seek evaluation if:

• Nosebleeds occur more than 1–2 times per week
• Bleeding happens from both nostrils
• You also have congestion, facial pressure, or chronic allergies
• The bleeding is heavy or difficult to stop

Scottsdale Nosebleed and Sinus Care

At the Sinus and Allergy Wellness Center in Scottsdale, a detailed nasal and airway evaluation will help identify whether you’re experiencing dryness-related irritation vs. deeper structural or inflammatory causes. Don’t fret—most treatments are quick, effective, and minimally invasive.

Schedule your Scottsdale sinus evaluation with us today to keep nosebleeds under control for you and your family all season long.