Sitting in science class one afternoon, you feel your nose begin
to run. As you wonder if you're catching a cold, you swipe your
nose with a tissue and are shocked to see blood! You have a
nosebleed, and if you're like most teens, you may be
embarrassed. You might hope no one will notice, and you might be
a little scared, too. Although nosebleeds are usually harmless
and easily controlled, it may look like a quart of blood is
coming from your nose! Try not to worry — nosebleeds are almost
always easy to stop. Stopping the Gush Try these simple tips to
stop your nosebleed: Get some tissues or a damp cloth to catch
the blood. Sit or stand so your head is above your heart. Tilt
your head forward and pinch the soft part of your nose (the
nostrils) together just below the bony center part of your nose.
Applying pressure helps stop the blood flow and the nosebleed
will usually stop with 10 minutes of steady pressure — don't
keep checking to see if the bleeding has stopped. If you get a
nosebleed, don't blow your no