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by Daydreamer on July 1st, 2005

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What is the best way to stop a nosebleed?

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  • by Spixxy on July 4th, 2005

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    The fastest way to stop it is to lean over a sink or sit with your head bent down (just make sure your head is not tilted back), pinch your nose just under the bridge and hold a tissue under your nostrils. This causes the blood to clot and will make it stop faster than if you tilt your head back or lie down. It will stop eventually if you do those things, but you can swallow a lot of blood (kind of gross) and it can feel like you're choking. It will also take longer this way.

    Don't blow your nose (unless it's just a tiny bit of blood). Avoid blowing it for up to a few hours after the nosebleed, especially if it was a severe one. This will break the clot and can cause more bleeding. Instead, carefully clean the blood away from the outside of your nostrils with a wet tissue or Q-tip (don't stick it up your nose!).

    If you get nosebleeds often, consider getting a humidifier, especially if you tend to get them in the winter. They are usually caused by dry air.

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    • good answer, but one additional tip: if you get nosebleeds often and humidifiers don't help, go see a doctor.

      Lucas_

      by Lucas_ on July 4th, 2005

    • Very useful, thank you! :-)

      Daydreamer

      by Daydreamer on July 11th, 2005

    • Good answer. Applying ice on your brow, above your pinched nostrils, can help. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on July 18th, 2005

    • Almost correct

      Graham Couch

      by Graham Couch on July 19th, 2005

    • very useful

      Vicleanu Nicoleta

      by Vicleanu Nicoleta on July 21st, 2005

    • My brothers wrestling team used OB tampons and those worked

      onzanzabarsands

      by onzanzabarsands on August 2nd, 2005

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