How to Cope With a Bloody Nose Clot

There are several blood vessels lining the cartilaginous tissue inside the middle of the nose. These are designed to heat and moisten the amount of air we breathe. But when the air is dry, like during winter when we keep ourselves warm from artificial heat sources, our mucous membrane dries up. Vessels in the nose can become dehydrated and cracked, leading to nosebleeds. When it does happen, try to stay calm and apply the following methods.

Instructions

• 1

  Find something to wipe off the blood that came out of your nose, and look for a comfortable place to sit.

• 2

  Lean slightly forward. This will prevent the blood from running down your throat.

• 3

  Blow the clots out of your nose. Let this be your first and last blow. In other words, just blow your nose once--after that, no more blowing.

• 4

  Firmly pinch the fleshy tip of your nose with your index finger and thumb (just at the area where the soft part of the cartilage begins). Hold this position for 10 straight minutes. At this time, you are allowing a clot to form, which will soon stop the bleeding.

• 5

  After 10 minutes, check if the bleeding has subsided. If not, apply another 10 minutes of constant pressure.

• 6

  If the bleeding stops, don't blow or pick your nose. Rest for a few hours and avoid doing strenuous activities.

• 7

  If bleeding persists, keep on applying pressure on your nose as you head straight to your doctor. If you are taking medications, be sure to inform your physician. This may be the reason why your blood clotting ability is affected.