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While it can be scary to see blood coming out of the nose, staying calm is very important. If you follow the steps below, you should be able to successfully stop a nose bleed.

During the nose bleed
Pinching method

• Stay calm, slowly taking deep breaths through your mouth.
• Keep your head down.
• Put ice on the bridge of your nose (the bony part). Placing ice on the back of you neck works well as there is an artery located there that sends blood to your head. This works well for some people, but this can vary from person to person.
• Pinch your nose just below the bridge. There is a vein just below the nose bone that is the source of many bloody noses. Pinching puts pressure on it, which arrests the bleeding and speeds the clotting process.
• Pinch for 10 minutes. Try not to let go to see if the bleeding has stopped – it might start again.
• Find a bathroom as you continue pinching. Now that you have slowed the bleeding by pinching, you should find a bathroom where you can clean up once the bleeding has stopped.
• If the bleeding continues, pinch again for another 10 minutes. If your nose is still bleeding, pinch for a further 10 minutes. If the bleeding still persists, then seek medical attention.

Afrin method

• Spray nose four times in the bleeding nostril(s) with a decongestant spray such as Afrin or Neo–Synephrine. Decongenstant sprays such as these contain oxymetazoline nasal which constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding within seconds.
• Do not use oxymetazoline nasal for longer than 3 to 5 days. Longer use could cause damage to your nasal tissue and lead to chronic congestion. If your symptoms do not improve, see your doctor.

Read more: How to Stop a Nose Bleed?