Nosebleeds are most common in boys and are often associated with colds or nasal allergies. Vigorous exercise and blows to the nose can also cause nosebleeds.
Excess blood irritates the stomach and causes vomiting.
Time it by the clock and don t peek. If the student is only bleeding from one nostril, apply pressure just to that side. If bleeding continues after 5 minutes, hold nostril closed firmly for another 5 minutes. Sometimes it is necessary to apply pressure for as long as 15 minutes. A cold pack can be offered to the bridge of nose, to the side of nose which is bleeding or to the back of the neck but only in addition to pinching the nose closed.