First Aid for Stopping Nose Bleeds

We’re sharing our top first aid tips for stopping nose bleeds, which are commonplace and often result from trauma caused by nasal infections, inhalation of dry air, or excessive use of certain medications. We see a lot of nose bleeds during the winter months.

Here are some helpful first aid tips for treating nose bleeds at home.

sit straight and lean forward slightly
Pinch your nose between the thumb and index finger for 10-15 minutes
Place an ice pack on the bridge of your nose while pinching
Once the bleeding has stopped, lean forward and do not blow or pick your nose
If you’re losing a lot of blood and the nosebleed lasts more than 30 minutes, it’s essential you call your doctor immediately or come directly to see us at East Care.

Know when to get urgent care

Unusual symptoms, detailed by Health Navigator include

very heavy bleeding from the nose
irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
breathlessness
weakness or dizziness
swallowing such large volumes of blood that it causes vomiting
heavy bleeding that does not stop after pressure has been applied for 20 minutes.

We can help with stopping nose bleeds that aren’t responding to normal home treatments.

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