Nosebleed

Home Care Advice - Apply Pressure

Apply Pressure

  • Gently squeeze the lower soft parts of the nose against the center wall for 15 minutes (Goal: apply continuous pressure to the bleeding point). Use your thumb and your index finger in a pinching manner.
  • If the bleeding continues, move your point of pressure and repeat again for another 15 minutes.

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