What should I do if I have a nose bleed?
What should I do if I have a nose bleed?
user
Get a good grip on your nose, pinching it closed and make sure you don’t remove the pinch at any time.  Try to lie down with your head up a little.  Holding the pinch for a few minutes will usually stop the bleeding.
assistant
I thought I remember hearing that I shouldn't lay down during a nose bleed.
user
Oh, yes, when the bleeding doesn’t stop within a few minutes, you should call an ambulance.  You should not lie down.  You can try pinching it.  If that doesn’t work, you should also apply ice or cold water to it, then call an ambulance.
assistant
I won't have to call an ambulance. So do you think I should pinch my nose and lean slightly forward for about 10 minutes?
user
Yes, I think you should be able to stop the bleeding that way.
assistant
Okay thanks. I'll let you know what happens.
user