You usually cannot guarantee a permanent cure for nosebleeds without treating the underlying cause
Keep the inside of the nose moist with saline spray or saline gel
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or nasal moisturizer inside the nostrils
Use a humidifier, especially in dry weather or heated rooms
Avoid picking, rubbing, or forcefully blowing the nose
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Limit alcohol if it worsens dryness or bleeding
Control allergies and nasal irritation with appropriate treatment
Treat colds, sinus infections, and nasal inflammation promptly
Keep blood pressure under control
Review medications that can increase bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, blood thinners, and some supplements
Ask a doctor before stopping any prescribed blood thinner
Get evaluated for frequent or severe nosebleeds
See an ENT specialist for recurrent bleeding
Treat visible blood vessels with cauterization if recommended
Use nasal packing or other procedures if advised by a clinician
Treat structural problems such as a deviated septum or nasal polyps if present
Get tested for bleeding disorders if nosebleeds are frequent
Seek urgent care for bleeding that lasts more than 20 minutes, is heavy, or follows injury
Seek urgent care if you feel faint, weak, short of breath, or swallow large amounts of blood