Physicians classify nosebleeds into two different types.
Obviously, if the patient is lying down, even the anterior nosebleeds seem to flow in both directions, especially if the patient is coughing or blowing his nose. Nosebleeds in children are almost always of the anterior type. Anterior nosebleeds are common in dry climates or during the winter months when the dry air parches the nasal membranes so that they crust, crack, and bleed. Vicks Vaporub, and Vaseline. Up to three applications a day may be needed, but usually every night at bedtime is enough.