Give Advice on How to Treat and Prevent Nosebleeds
June 2021
Patients often ask how to stop nosebleeds.
Reassure that most episodes can be self-managed.
Treatment. Advise sitting upright...leaning FORWARD to limit swallowing or aspirating blood...and pinching the nose shut at the soft spot below the bridge for 10 to 15 minutes.
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