Nosebleed, How to Stop
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
To stop a nosebleed : Sit up straight, and tip your head slightly forward. (Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down your throat and make you vomit.) Pinch the soft part of your nose shut with your thumb and index finger for 10 full minutes. After 10 minutes, check to see if your nose is still…