10 ways to Stop a Nose Bleed - A Surgeon Explains

How to stop a nosebleed: Tips from an ENT surgeon. In this video I explain 1st aid techniques you can do to stop a nose bleed as well as things you can do to avoid a nose bleed in the future. I see a lot of incorrect practice and so I want to show you how to do this right. There is also a quiz at the end of the video to see if you are a nose bleed first aid master.

I didn't manage to get on to the section on blood pressure tablets as it was making the video too long. Basically high blood pressure doesn't cause nose bleeds, but having a high blood pressure will certainly make an insignificant nose bleed become much worse and difficult to treat. Please remember to keep taking your blood pressure medication. If you would like more tips and detail about nose bleeds please sign up to my email newsletter.

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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Know the anatomy of the blood vessels in the nose - it'll make sense later
1:04 How to pinch your nose
1:15 How NOT to pich your nose
2:24 Look up or look down? and why!
2:53 What about the blood that drips back?
3:13 When should I go to hospital?
3:26 Decongestant sprays
3:48 Using Ice
3:56 Using Ice on the nose
4:04 Using Ice on the neck
4:14 Using Ice in the mouth
4:58 How to avoid getting a nose bleed
5:09 Don't Pick your nose
5:17 Why children / adults pick their nose
5:30 Why people get more nose bleeds in the winter
5:46 Moisturisers / Vasoline
6:02 Naseptin / antibiotic creams
6:16 How to insert cream in the nose correctly
6:43 Naseptin peanut / soya allergy
6:57 Think about blood pressure
7:07 Avoid straining
7:29 Sleep sitting up
7:44 How to stop a sneeze
8:03 Hot drinks and food
8:29 What to do with hot food
8:42 What would a surgeon do to stop a nose bleed?
8:56 Death rate 1:30 from nose bleeds
9:04 Why elderly people are more at risk of nose bleeds
9:17 Anticoagulants and nose bleeds
9:24 QUIZ
9:53 Conclusion

** Disclaimer - The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. **

[JamesDarpinian]

Ugh, the school nurse used to force me to hold my head back when I had a nosebleed. Even as a kid I knew it was wrong. I had to swallow so much blood!

[nadiadahbani]

Even my doctor didn't explain my nose bleeding as good as u did...
2 out of 10... Now 10 out of 10... Thnx to you doctor..
I really envy your patients...
Thank u so much

[mariacatalinaane]

Many many thanks! I stopped my nose bleeding because of your advices and your extremely well explanation. I highly appreciate your

[susanfrost]

As I wait for my ENT appointment I have been trying to follow some of these tips given to me by my primary doctor last week after a nose bleed. I really appreciated the anatomy lesson, and the ice cold drink tips and nothing too hot. That makes a lot of sense once you understand the anatomy. Thank you.

[lisav]

As someone the suffers from nosebleeds from using too much Flonase over a 10 year period, this was extremely helpful. I was doing quite a few things incorrectly to stop the bleeding, which sometimes lasted for a hour or more. My ENT doctor cauterized with silver nitrate, which seemed to help. But now with the dry winter months it’s back. Bleed Cease inserted in the effected nostril also seems to help. Thanks a million Doctor Veer!

[cherylcalogero]

I had a bad nose bleed this morning. I had no idea what to do… I saw your video, and followed your advice. Thanks for the informative information! 😊

[wickettheewok]

Watching this while having a nose bleed lol

[orsvldj]

I learned quite a bit! I learned about the nasal spray, avoiding hot drinks and the whole anatomy of the blood vessels. I’ve had a nosebleed that lasted over an hour, went to the emergency room and they did nothing except check my hemoglobin. Thank you so much!

[Lost-In-Blank]

I've gotten many nose bleeds, I think because of congestion due to nasal polyps. I believe hypertonic and isotonic saline nasal sprays and vaseline coating are reducing these. Out of the 10 points, I only knew #5. And I know #5 because I live in a place that gets down to -40C in winter, so 20% humidity, so it is really obvious here. Yours is perhaps the most useful YouTube channel I've come across in the past 12 months. And you have an excellent presentation style.

[z-izeq]

I got 10/10... I'm 60 and I never had a nose bleed before this past weekend... just got back from the Emergency Room a few hours ago... your video is great! - thanks from across the pond!

[ogjlqhs]

Fantastic advice. Better than the ER doc's advice. I'm 2 weeks post op for sinus surgery. 3 severe nosebleeds have landed me in the ER 3 times. Been sucking on ice and it seems to be mitigating the oozing while I wait for the ENT surgeon to see me.

[joeahopelto]

For over 65 years I have used a method learned from a dentist to stop minor oral and ordinary nosebleeds. Soak a teabag in cold water. Use one half cotton ball to soak up some cold tea, wring out excess tea and firmly pack into the bleeding nostril. It's important to be very tender when inserting the cotton. This remedy takes less than 20 minutes.

[rookie]

thanks, this was extremely useful, as someone with their first nose bleed later in life

[mrichards]

Thank you very much for this video. I was taught incorrectly back in the early 70’s at the first aid course.
Makes sense after watching your video.

[thomasmoseley]

Never had a nose bleed until I was put on Plavix. The first time it happened I went to the ER because I couldnt stop the bleeding. My ENT cauterized the spot with silver nitrate but two days later it happened again, this time worse. Thanks for your video. I'll follow your tips next time!

[benjiekd]

Oh my goodness. I learnt so much. Now we can hopefully get some sleep at night without worrying so much about our daughter getting lots of nose bleeds at night

[DurhamHearingSpecialists]

Great video, I know very little about the nose, would be fascinating to hear about medical interventions when things don't stop.

[zohrabarikzai]

Thank you so much for this video. My daughter gets nose bleedings often. The family doc says it is because of dryness. Your tips are very useful. Thanks again.

[colleenwebster]

I didn’t know about the ice in the mouth! I do not get nose bleeds but work with children who do and I think this would be very helpful for those kids who frequently get nose bleeds. I just discovered your videos today while looking for information on OSA and sleep apnea. I was diagnosed recently and have a few months to wait before getting my cpap machine. Your videos have been very helpful.

[jayhutt]

Thanks! This is the best video on nose bleeds that I’ve seen!