A nosebleed can sometimes look very scary but one needs to stay calm.Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are. Almost all nosebleeds can be treated at home.
1) If you get a nosebleed,sit down and lean slightly forward.Keeping your head above your heart will make your nose bleed less.Lean forward,so that the blood drains out of your nose,instead of draining down the back of your throat.If you lean back,you may swallow the blood.This can cause nausea,vomiting and diarrhoea.
2) Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze together the soft portion of your nose.This area is located between the end of your nose and the hard,bony ridge that forms the bridge of your nose.Keep holding your nose until the bleeding stops.Don't let go for at least five minutes.If it's still bleeding,hold it again for 10 minutes straight.You can also place a cold compress or an ice pack across the bridge of your nose.Once the bleeding stops,don't bend over or blow your nose.
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