If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: Bleeding over 20 minutes, after a head injury, very heavy bleeding, or with dengue.
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Sit up and lean forward. Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentSit up and lean forward. Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes. Breathe through the mouth. A cold compress on the nose may help.
Do not lean back or lie down; do not blow the nose for some hours.
What should I do for nosebleed first aid?
Sit up and lean forward. Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes. Breathe through the mouth. A cold compress on the nose may help.
What should I not do for nosebleed first aid?
Do not lean back or lie down; do not blow the nose for some hours.
When should I call 102 for nosebleed first aid?
Bleeding over 20 minutes, after a head injury, very heavy bleeding, or with dengue.
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references