Frequently Asked Questions
Common causes include dry air, nose picking, allergies, and colds. Less commonly it can be due to a nasal injury or high blood pressure.
Sit upright, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft part of your nose for 10 to 15 minutes without releasing.
A nosebleed is serious if it does not stop after 20 minutes, is very heavy, or happens after a head injury.
Treatment may include cauterization to seal the bleeding vessel, nasal packing, or treating the underlying cause.
See an ENT if nosebleeds are frequent, heavy, or do not respond to home first aid.
