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How to stop a nosebleed in 5 minutes?
As the weather in Australia is getting dry and humidity is low lately. Nosebleeds happen when one of the small blood vessels in your nose opens up and starts to bleed. Here’s what you need to know about how to deal with a nosebleed.
How to stop a nosebleed
- Sit upright and lean slightly forward to keep blood from flowing into your throat.
- Pinch both nostrils just below the bony part of your nose, squeezing the cartilage.
- Hold this pressure for 5 minutes while breathing through your mouth.
- Release your nostrils and check to see if they are still bleeding.
- If your nose is still bleeding, hold pressure for another 10 minutes.
If the bleeding stops, avoid bending over, lifting heavy objects, and wiping or blowing your nose for the rest of the day.
