When you get a nosebleed, the first thing you should do is pinch the bridge of your nose and tilt your head back, right? Nope. This method may have been the norm at one point, but it’s now the exact opposite of what the American Red Cross now recommends to stop a nosebleed quickly.
In this video, learn the steps to follow to stop a nosebleed safely. If your nose is still bleeding after 20 minutes, or if you are continuing to get unexplained nosebleeds, call your doctor for further care.
References
Mayo Clinic. (2023). Nosebleeds: First aid.
The American Red Cross. (n.d.). American Red Cross first aid/CPR/AED: Participant's manual [Internet].
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Written by:
Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDAlexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.
