I have a serious nose bleed. Been to the er twice.

Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

Go to your doctor if there is a lot of blood, if the bleeding will not stop, or if you experience nosebleeds often. Treatment may include sealing off the blood vessel that is bleeding.

Self-Care until you see the doctor-
Stay calm.
Sit up and lean forward.
Pinch the soft parts of your nose together and hold for ten minutes without releasing pressure.
You may want to place a cotton ball soaked with a decongestant spray, like Afrin or Neo-Synephrine, in the nostril before pinching.
Place a bag of crushed ice, wrapped in a cloth, or a cold washcloth on the nose and cheeks.
Once the bleeding stops, do not pick or blow your nose.
Avoid straining, bending, or lifting.
Sit up. If the bleeding starts again, try to remove clots.
Spray a nasal decongestant four times into each nostril before pinching and holding.

Best,
Susan