Nose emergency

Prevention:

To prevent a recurrence of nosebleed:

• Use a lubricant such as Vaseline in the nose at night to help keep the inside of the nose moist.
• Avoid blowing the nose for 24 hours.
• Avoid hot beverages, alcohol use, smoking, and aspirin (see salicylates - oral) for at least 1 week.
• Avoid physical exertion for a day.
• Breathe through the mouth as much as possible.
• Elevate the head with pillows when lying down.
• Sneeze only with the mouth open.
• Try not to touch the nose at all for 24 hours.