Nose Bleeds

Causes

• Nose injury
• Dryness of inside of the nose due to dry atmospheric weather
• Hard activity
• High blood pressure
• Exposure to high altitudes
• Blowing your nose too hard

What to do if you get a nosebleed

• Sit down
• Lean slightly forward to prevent blood from running into your throat.
• Place cold, wet clothes on your nose to constrict the blood vessels in your nose and stop the bleeding.
• If blood is coming from only one nostril, press firmly at the top of that nostril.
• If both nostrils are bleeding, pinch your nostrils together for at least 10 minutes.
• If bleeding continues, apply pressure for another 10 minutes.
• If the bleeding is the result of direct injury to the nose, only gentle pressure should be applied.
• If heavy bleeding persists or if nosebleeds recur frequently, consult a doctor

Source: Portal Content Team