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- A nosebleed usually results from a broken small blood vessel near the surface at the front of the nose and is often not dangerous.
- Sit upright, lean slightly forward and pinch the soft part of the nose continuously for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Breathe through your mouth and spit out blood that enters it. Do not tilt your head back.
- Do not check whether bleeding has stopped while pinching: checking does not give the clot time to become firm.
- A dry nose, nose picking, forceful blowing, a cold, injury and medicines that reduce clotting are common causes or aggravating factors.
- Recurring, prolonged or heavy nosebleeds need medical assessment, especially with blood thinners or a clotting disorder.
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