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| Alternative Names: | Treatment - nosebleed
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Question:
What is the easiest way to stop a nosebleed?
Answer:
Pinch the soft part of your nose firmly for 5 to 10 minutes without releasing. Applying a cold compress to the nose may help, if available. DO NOT lie down with a nose bleed. See nose emergency and epistaxis.
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Review Date: 11/5/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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