How to Stop Nose Bleeds in Teens

Nosebleeds look like serious injuries, but they're actually common. Most of the time, nosebleeds don't require medical intervention, according to MayoClinic.com. Teens who play sports or who suffer from allergies and chronic nasal conditions might experience bleeds more than others. Basic first aid techniques for nosebleeds will almost always get the bleeding under control. If your teen suffers from chronic nosebleeds, see your doctor to make sure they're not caused by an underlying medical problem.

Things You'll Need

• Tissue or wash cloth
• Ice pack

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Instructions

• 1

  Sit your teen down in a chair that allows him to lean forward comfortably. Leaning forward prevents blood from trickling down the back of his throat, which can cause your teen to cough, choke or vomit.

• 2

  Cover his nose with a wash cloth, tissue or paper towel to absorb the blood.

• 3

  Instruct him to find and squeeze the part of the nose just below the bony part. He should stay in this position for 10 minutes.

• 4

  Look to see if the bleeding stopped. If it hasn't, help your teen squeeze the nose again with one hand and apply an ice pack with the other. Apply pressure and ice for another 10 minutes.

• 5

  Contact your doctor if the bleeding doesn't stop after two 10-minute sessions of pressure, according to MayoClinic.com. Don't stick tissues or cotton balls up your nose unless instructed by your doctor. Removing them could pull away the clot and restart bleeding.