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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: First Aid
• Method 2 of 3: Preventing nosebleeds
• Method 3 of 3: General Information
• Tips

Nosebleeds often occur unexpectedly. Sometimes this is due to the inhalation of dry air for a long time. Dry mucous membrane is more easily injured. Epistaxis results from damage to the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. Most nosebleeds occur in the front of the nasal septum, the tissue that separates the two sides of the nose. Often, nosebleeds occur against the background of a cold, acute sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, or as a result of a bleeding disorder. In most cases, you can deal with the problem yourself. After reading this article, you can stop nosebleeds without the need for a doctor.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: First Aid

1. 1 Get in the right position. If the nosebleed is not caused by a serious injury, you can stop it yourself without the help of a doctor. First, sit comfortably. If your nose is bleeding, don't stand. Tilt your head slightly forward so that blood flows out through your nostrils instead of getting in.
   • You can use a towel to absorb the blood.
   • Do not lie down to avoid swallowing blood.
2. 2 Pinch your nose. Pinch your nose with your thumb and forefinger, pressing the wings of the nose against the septum. Thanks to this action, you can stop the bleeding. Continue pinching your nose for 10 minutes. Then let go.
   • If you are unable to stop the bleeding, pinch your nose for another 10 minutes.
   • When you do this, breathe through your mouth.
3. 3 Apply a cold compress or chill yourself. A cold compress reduces blood flow to the nose. Alternatively, you can suck up some ice cubes while pinching your nose. Your goal is to cool the nose area as quickly as possible so that you can stop the bleeding.
   • This is more effective than using a cold compress. Recent studies have shown that compress is not effective enough for nosebleeds.
   • You can also eat popsicle for the same result.
4. 4 Use oxymetazoline nasal spray. If you have nosebleeds from time to time, you can use a nasal spray if you don't have high blood pressure problems. Nasal sprays cause the blood vessels in the nose to constrict. Take a small piece of bandage or cotton wool, make a couple of sprays onto the bandage or cotton wool, insert into the nostrils, and pinch with your fingers. Assess the condition after 10 minutes.
   • If the bleeding has stopped, leave the bandage or cotton in your nose for another hour to prevent bleeding again.
   • Nasal sprays should not be used for more than 3-4 days. You should be aware that these drugs are addictive.
   • The nasal spray should only be used if the bleeding has not stopped within the first 10 minutes.
5. 5 Wash your nose. Once you've managed to stop the bleeding, wash your nose with warm water. Now you need to rest a little. This will help prevent bleeding from recurring.
   • While resting, you can lie down.

Method 2 of 3: Preventing nosebleeds

1. 1 Don't pick your nose. You can cause bleeding yourself, so avoid the steps below. Don't pick your nose. You can damage the blood vessels in your nose. If you pick your nose after a recent bleeding, you can rip off the crust, leading to re-bleeding. Also, if you want to sneeze, open your mouth to avoid pressure in your nose.
   • Make sure that the skin in the nose does not dry out, but remains sufficiently hydrated. To do this, you can lubricate the nasal mucosa with petroleum jelly or nasal gel. Do this very carefully. Apply the chosen product to a cotton swab and wipe the nasal mucosa. Do this twice a day.
   • If you need to blow your nose, do it very carefully.
   • Also, trim children's nails regularly to avoid damaging the nasal mucosa.
2. 2 Get a humidifier. Purchase a humidifier to maintain adequate indoor air humidity. You can use a humidifier at home or work. Thanks to this, the air in the room will not be too dry. It is especially important to use a humidifier during winter.
   • If you don't have a humidifier, use a metal container of water that you can place on top of the battery. This is a great way to maintain adequate humidity.
3. 3 Include high fiber foods in your diet. Often, nosebleeds can be triggered by the person pushing hard during bowel movements. Therefore, if you suffer from constipation, do your best to fix the problem. In addition, constipation can raise blood pressure, which can lead to re-bleeding due to the strong pressure on the blood vessels. Drink plenty of water and include fiber-rich foods in your diet to help your bowel function.
4. 4 Eat fiber-rich foods to help fight constipation. Do not push during a bowel movement, as this increases blood pressure, which can rupture blood vessels in the nose.
   • Eat 6 to 12 prunes daily if you have trouble with bowel movements. Prunes are a healthier and more pleasant remedy than medications.
   • Also, avoid hot and spicy foods. Heat dilates blood vessels and can cause bleeding.
5. 5 Use a saline-based nasal spray. Use the spray several times a day to keep the nasal mucosa sufficiently hydrated. These nasal sprays are not addictive because they only contain salt. If you're not ready to purchase a spray, you can make your own.
   • Use a clean container to prepare the saline solution.Mix 3 teaspoons of non-iodized salt with 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix these two ingredients together. Then take 1 teaspoon of this mixture and add it to a glass of warm distilled or boiled water. Mix well.
6. 6 Include foods high in flavonoids in your diet. Flavonoids are naturally occurring substances with powerful antioxidant properties. Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids. Flavonoids reduce capillary fragility and blood vessel wall permeability. Therefore, increase your citrus intake. Also, include other flavonoid-rich foods in your diet. These foods include parsley, onions, blueberries and other berries, black tea, green tea and oolong tea, bananas, all citrus fruits, ginkgo biloba, red wine, sea buckthorn and dark chocolate (with a cocoa content of more than 70%).
   • Flavonoid supplements such as ginkgo preparations, quercetin, grape seed extract, and flaxseed should not be taken as this can lead to an excess of flavonoids in the body, which can lead to toxicity.

Method 3 of 3: General Information

1. 1 Learn about the types of nosebleeds. There are two types of nosebleeds, depending on which part of the nasal cavity the bleeding is coming from. By localization, bleeding can be anterior and posterior. Anterior bleeding often occurs from the anterior parts of the nasal cavity. Posterior bleeding is bleeding from the back of the nasal cavity. Nosebleeds can be spontaneous and sometimes unexplained.
2. 2 Determine the reason. There are many causes of nosebleeds. It is very important to determine the cause of the bleeding and do everything possible in the future to prevent recurrence. One of the reasons is injury that can cause bleeding. This is the most common cause in young children. Other causes are drug use such as cocaine, vascular disease, poor blood clotting, and head or face injuries.
   • Environmental factors such as low air humidity, which is often the case in winter, can irritate the mucous membranes and cause bleeding. In cold weather, the incidence of nosebleeds increases.
   • In addition, an infection can be the cause of the bleeding. Allergies can also cause mucosal inflammation, which can lead to bleeding.
   • In rare cases, severe headaches can cause nosebleeds in children.
   • Facial injuries can also cause nosebleeds.
3. 3 Avoid certain situations. If you have nosebleeds, you must avoid certain situations and actions that can aggravate your condition. Don't lean back. This can cause you to swallow blood, which can lead to vomiting. You should also try to speak as little as possible. Also, don't cough. This can irritate the nasal mucosa and cause re-bleeding.
   • If you need to sneeze during nosebleeds, open your mouth to allow air to escape through your mouth and not through your nose. Otherwise, it may increase bleeding.
   • Do not blow your nose if the bleeding has practically stopped. Otherwise, bleeding may resume.
4. 4 See a doctor. In some cases, it is worth seeing a doctor. If the bleeding is very severe, lasts more than 30 minutes, or is repeated often enough, see your doctor. Also, be sure to see your doctor if you feel faint or confused. This condition can occur as a result of large blood loss.
   • If you have difficulty breathing, especially if blood gets into your throat, be sure to see your doctor. This can lead to irritation and coughing. It can also cause breathing problems.
   • Be sure to see a doctor if nosebleeds are the result of a serious injury.
   • Also check with your doctor if nosebleeds may result from blood thinning medications such as warfarin, clopidogrel, or daily aspirin.

Tips

• Avoid using antiseptic creams as they can increase inflammation. Use bacitracin ointment only as directed by your doctor. This ointment is used for application to the skin in the presence of infectious diseases.
• Remain calm no matter how bad your bleeding is. Calmness will help you not to panic.
• Do your best to keep the nasal mucosa well hydrated, eat right, and don't pick your nose!
• Don't panic if you see a lot of blood. During nosebleeds, not only blood flows, but other fluids as well.