How To Deal With Nosebleeding
During the Nose Bleed
Sit down and lean slightly forward so that blood drains out rather than into your throat[1] (which can cause nausea,vomiting and diarrhea).[2] Don't lie down or lean too far forward; keeping your head above your heart will minimize bleeding.[2]
2Use one or both of the following techniques to stop the bleeding:
Pinch the soft part of your nose just below the bridge (the bony part).Use the thumb and index finger to squeeze it for at least 5 minutes.If your nose continues to bleed,squeeze again for at least 10 minutes.[2] As you're doing this,breathe through your mouth.[1] If pinching your nose the second time doesn't stop the bleeding,get emergency medical attention.Put a cold compress or ice pack on the back of the neck or the forehead.DO NOT place it on the nose.It is not nearly as effective.
After the Nose Bleed1
Do not clean out the inside of your nose after the bleeding has stopped - this can dislodge clots and start the bleeding again.2Clean up everything else.3Turn on a cool vaporizer to moisten mucous membranes,which will help prevent the nosebleed from recurring(if you don't have a vaporizer breath in with your mouth and slowly out through your nose so the moisture in your breath will moisten it).4Avoid doing anything to cause your nose to bleed.Don't blow your nose,pick your nose,bump it,or bend over or rub your nose vigorously. How To Deal With Nosebleeding
During the Nose Bleed
Sit down and lean slightly forward so that blood drains out rather than into your throat[1] (which can cause nausea,vomiting and diarrhea).[2] Don't lie down or lean too far forward; keeping your head above your heart will minimize bleeding.[2]
2Use one or both of the following techniques to stop the bleeding:
Pinch the soft part of your nose just below the bridge (the bony part).Use the thumb and index finger to squeeze it for at least 5 minutes.If your nose continues to bleed,squeeze again for at least 10 minutes.[2] As you're doing this,breathe through your mouth.[1] If pinching your nose the second time doesn't stop the bleeding,get emergency medical attention.Put a cold compress or ice pack on the back of the neck or the forehead.DO NOT place it on the nose.It is not nearly as effective.
After the Nose Bleed1
Do not clean out the inside of your nose after the bleeding has stopped - this can dislodge clots and start the bleeding again.2Clean up everything else.3Turn on a cool vaporizer to moisten mucous membranes,which will help prevent the nosebleed from recurring(if you don't have a vaporizer breath in with your mouth and slowly out through your nose so the moisture in your breath will moisten it).4Avoid doing anything to cause your nose to bleed.Don't blow your nose,pick your nose,bump it,or bend over or rub your nose vigorously.