How to Stop a Nosebleed

Intro: Many people suffer from frequent nose bleeds. It can be annoying and down right embarrassing especially when out in public. Follow these steps to stop a nosebleed.

Step 1: To stop a nosebleed, get a couple tissues and blow your nose as hard as you can. You will need a couple tissues or paper towels so you don’t get anything on your hands.

Step 2: When stopping a nosebleed, you should plug the nostril which isn’t bleeding with your finger and then blow air out the other nostril as hard as you can.

Step 3: You should see a dark clot in the tissue or paper towel. This should signal that the nosebleed is pretty much over.

Step 4: Using this method should help stop the nosebleed quickly and prevent future nosebleeds.

Step 5: Some other tips to stop a nosebleed are pinching your nose while applying a cold compress.

Step 6: To prevent a nosebleed, you can apply a small about of vaseline to the inside of your nose.

Tips: This not only helps you stop a nosebleed short term but long term also.

If your child continues to pick his/her nose, you should keep their fingernails short to prevent future nosebleeds.

After a nosebleed, relax for awhile, to ensure you don't give yourself another nosebleed.

Nosebleeds occur most often in the fall and winter so try apply some vaseline to the inside of your nose every morning.

Warnings: If your nosebleed won’t stop bleeding or you continue to get them frequently then see a doctor.

When stopping a nosebleed, you should avoid wedging a cotton ball up your nose.

Comments (3)

paul said:

	... Luckily, I've never been one to get nosebleed's very often.
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June 11, 2009
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kimanesha said:

	... Great tips . I am prone to getting nosebleeds often.
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January 22, 2010
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tracysmith159 said:

	... My son's have been getting nosebleeds lately with the cold weather. This will help to stop the nosebleeds faster.
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February 06, 2010
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