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Nose Bleeds

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<h3>Causes</h3>
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<li>Nose injury</li>
<li>Dryness of inside of the      nose due to dry atmospheric weather</li>
<li>Hard activity</li>
<li>High blood pressure</li>
<li>Exposure to high altitudes</li>
<li>Blowing your nose too hard</li>
</ul>
<h3>What to do if you get a nosebleed</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sit down</li>
<li>Lean slightly forward to      prevent blood from running into your throat.</li>
<li>Place cold, wet clothes on      your nose to constrict the blood vessels in your nose and stop the      bleeding.</li>
<li>If blood is coming from      only one nostril, press firmly at the top of that nostril.</li>
<li>If both nostrils are      bleeding, pinch your nostrils together for at least 10 minutes.</li>
<li>If bleeding continues,      apply pressure for another 10 minutes.</li>
<li>If the bleeding is the      result of direct injury to the nose, only gentle pressure should be      applied.</li>
<li>If heavy bleeding persists      or if nosebleeds recur frequently, consult a doctor</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: Portal Content Team</p>
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