Sit upright and lean forward slightly
Pinch the soft part of your nose (just below the bony bridge)
Hold continuous pressure for 10–15 minutes without releasing
Breathe through your mouth during pressure
Apply a cold pack to the nose and cheeks
After bleeding stops, avoid blowing your nose, picking, or heavy lifting for 24 hours
Use saline spray or a thin layer of petroleum jelly inside the nostrils if the inside feels dry
If bleeding starts again, repeat the 10–15 minutes of firm pressure
Seek urgent care immediately if bleeding lasts longer than 20 minutes despite pressure
Seek urgent care immediately if bleeding is heavy, you feel faint, or you have trouble breathing
Seek urgent care immediately if you had a head injury or the bleeding is from the back of the throat
Seek urgent care immediately if you take blood thinners (such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran) or have a bleeding disorder
Contact a clinician soon if nosebleeds are frequent or unexplained