Sit upright and lean forward slightly
Pinch the soft part of the nose (nostrils) firmly
Hold continuous pressure for 10–15 minutes without releasing
Breathe through your mouth
After 10–15 minutes, check if bleeding has stopped
If still bleeding, repeat pressure for another 10–15 minutes
Apply a cold pack to the bridge of the nose if available
Once stopped, avoid blowing your nose, heavy lifting, bending over, or strenuous activity for 24 hours
Keep the head elevated
Use saline spray or a thin layer of petroleum jelly inside the nostrils if dryness/crusting occurs
Seek emergency care if bleeding won’t stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure
Seek emergency care if bleeding is heavy, you feel faint, or you have trouble breathing
Seek emergency care if the nosebleed followed a significant injury
Seek medical care if nosebleeds are frequent, severe, or you take blood thinners