Nosebleed has two types. First type is anterior. Second type is posterior. However, the posterior type of nosebleed requires medical attention. Anterior occurs when blood vessels break in the front part of the nose. Anterior nosebleeds are the most common time and can be treated at home. However, posterior nosebleed happens when larger blood vessels that are deeper in the back part of the nose break. This is dangerous because  the blood could go through your throat and into your stomach which could lead to nausea. If you can not stop bleeding and bleeding from both nostrils, or swallowing or coughing up blood you need to go to the emergency room. 

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There are actually a lot of things that cause nose bleeding. First is the dry air. This is the most common cause of a nosebleed.  Dry or hot air can parch the nasal membranes., which led to more cracking and bleeding. The second cause is getting injured or picking your nose. Nosebleeds can start from a car accident or other accidents including picking nose that cause injuries to the nose. The third cause is inflammation and irritation. Through allergies, infections, and poor air quality cause your nose to become inflamed or irritated. The fourth reason is medication. People who take steroid sprays, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or blood thinners tend to have more nosebleeds. Last common cause of the nosebleed is pregnancy.  Due to hormonal changes and increase amount of blood circulating throughout the body can cause the blood vessels expand which led nose bleed. 

Following the Cleveland Clinic can stop a nosebleed. First, chin down while holding a tissue under your nose. Tilt your chin down so that blood can run forward. Second, Gently blow your nose. It is important to blow gently and this will help to remove minor clots that might form in the nasal passages. Third, squeeze the bulbous part of your nose. This will make you stop bleeding. Fourth, if the bleed did not stop from squeezing the bulbous part of your nose, you can put an ice pack on the bridge of your nose. This will help to slow down the blood vessels. Fifth, even if you stopped bleeding, be gentle with your nose for a few days because your nose is going to be sensitive.

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Krietsch, B. (2023, November 28). How to stop a NOSEBLEED ASAP. Teen Vogue. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-stop-a-nosebleed-asap