HOW TO STOP A NOSEBLEED
Most nosebleeds are more-messy-than serious conditions. Knowing what to do to stop the flow of blood doesn’t take a degree in medicine. All it takes is some common sense and the ability to follow a few basic steps.
1) Sit upright and gently blow your nose to remove any clots.
2) Pinch your nostrils together and squeeze for 5 minutes or so, breathing through your mouth. Keep your head tilted down so the flow of blood won’t go down your throat.
3) If that procedure doesn’t work, insert into each nostril a small piece of sterile absorbant cotton or gauze made wet by nose drops, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or water. Press the nostrils firmly together for another 5 to 7 minutes. The bleeding should stop by the time you slowly and gently remove the cotton or gauze.
4) If none of the above procedures work, consult your doctor.
5) It sometimes takes a week or longer for your nose to heal completely after a nosebleed. Be very gentle with your nose during the recovery period.
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