Nosebleeds can have many causes, but in all cases the more important is to keep calm and follow a few simple steps to stop the bleeding.
Following a blow or even for no apparent reason, the nose can start bleeding.
At this point you should not panic because generally it is not very serious. The most important thing is to stop the flow of blood. Here are our tips.
1) Go to the bathroom
If you're at home, the bathroom is the best place to deal with this little problem. The medicine cabinet is within easy reach and, above all, you can tilt your head over the sink so as not to dirty the floor and stain his clothes with blood. Go calmly, the goal is to arrive safely;).
2) Compress your nostril
Above all, don't tilt your head back like some people do, because otherwise you will swallow your blood. Lean your face forward over the sink and compress the nostril who bleeds with fingers for 10 minutes or insert a cotton ball hemostat in the nose so you don't have to press on it anymore.
You can also place an ice cube at the top of the nose. The cold will stop the blood flow.
In about ten minutes, these emergency actions should stop a mild nosebleed without worry, including in children.
In the event that the blood continues to flow, you must once again keep calm, there is no point in panicking, and call a doctor who will take care of the necessary treatment.
And you, what is your technique to stop a nosebleed quickly? Share your tip with us in the comments.
