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How do you prevent a bloody nose from bleeding again?

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  1. Go home and rest with head elevated at 30 to 45 degrees.
  2. Do not blow your nose or put anything into it. If you have to sneeze, open your mouth so that the air will escape out the mouth and not through the nose.
  3. Do not strain during bowel movements. Use a stool softener (for example, Colace).
  4. Do not strain or bend down to lift anything heavy.
  5. Try to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
  6. Do not smoke.
  7. Stay on a soft, cool diet. No hot liquids for at least 24 hours.
  8. Do not take any medications that will thin the blood (aspirin, ibuprofen, clopidogrel bisulfate [Plavix] or warfarin [Coumadin]). If these have been prescribed by your physician, you need to contact them regarding stopping these medications.
  9. Your doctor may recommend some form of lubricating ointment for the inside of the nose (see below).
  10. If re-bleeding occurs, try to clear the nose of clots by sniffing in forcefully. You can temporarily use a remedy such as a nasal decongestant spray, such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine. These types of sprays constrict blood vessels. (NOTE: If used for many days at a time, these can cause addiction so they are recommended for short-term usage. Also, do not use if you have high blood pressure.)
  11. Repeat the steps above on how to stop the common nose bleed. If bleeding persists, call the doctor and/or visit to the emergency room.

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