What is the best way to stop a nosebleed?

Answer 1

Instructions
STEP 1: Pinch your nose between your thumb and forefinger, and apply moderate pressure by squeezing against the nasal septum'the midsection of your nose'for 15 minutes. STEP 2: Lean your head forward, not backward, so that the blood does not trickle down your throat. This will prevent a feeling of gagging. STEP 3: Breathe through your mouth. STEP 4: Apply a cold, soft compress around your nose as you continue to pinch it between your fingers. STEP 5: Once bleeding has stopped, elevate your head above your heart when you are lying in bed or on the couch. This helps alleviate nasal pressure. STEP 6: Turn on a cool vaporizer to moisten mucus membranes, which will help prevent the nosebleed from recurring. STEP 7: Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the inside of the nostrils to moisten the passages and prevent the nosebleed from recurring. Use your fingertip. STEP 8: Avoid blowing your nose for 24 hours, and when you do blow it again, blow gently. STEP 9: Avoid lifting heavy objects or engaging in other strenuous activities after a nosebleed. This can produce momentary surges in blood pressure that could cause the nose to bleed again. Tips & Warnings
Nosebleeds are classified as anterior or posterior. Anterior (in the front) are the everyday common nosebleeds. Posterior (in the back) nosebleeds involve heavy bleeding from deep within the nose and are much more difficult to stop. Posterior nosebleeds occur most often in the elderly, due to hardening of the nasal arteries, hypertension, nasal tumors and anticoagulant medications.
Anterior nosebleeds occur most often in the fall and winter when upper respiratory infections are most common. Upper respiratory infections leave noses crusty and dried out.
Keep your child's fingernails trimmed if she likes to poke around in her nose. Long, ragged fingernails digging around in a nose can cause a nosebleed.
After a nosebleed, avoid lifting heavy objects or engaging in strenuous activities. This increases systemic venous pressures and could cause the nose to bleed again.
Never wedge cotton, tissues or gauze up into your nose to stop a nosebleed.
Seek medical care if your nose continues bleeding after 20 minutes, if the bleeding worsens rather than improves, or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

Answer 2

Blow your nose first, then lean your head back and relax. I begin with taking a tissue and twisting the end and sliding it up into my nose to catch the blood, continue until you don't see much. You can also dip the end of the twisted kleenex into cold water and try that into your nostril, too. Remember don't panic. Put a cold wash cloth across the bridge of your nose.

Answer 3

Apply pressure to the nostrls/nose, sit upright, and tilt your head forward NOT backward.