Nose bleeds are very common in both children and adults. There are 2 basic kinds of nosebleed. An anterior nose bleed is one that is coming from the front part of the inside of the nose. Posterior nosebleeds are less frequent and more difficult to control, They come from the back of the nose. If you have a nose bleed there are some simple home remedies to try to control it. Try sitting with your head down in front of a sink. Blow your nose to clear any clots that are in the nose. Then pinch the nostrils together (not the top of the nose) and hold pressure for 5 minutes. If this is an anterior bleed the pressure will frequently stop the bleed. If this doesn’t work you can make a simple pack for your nose. Take a half of a cotton ball and saturate it with Vaseline. Use the same steps as above but before pinching insert the cotton into the bleeding side. If this works, leave the cotton in the nose for 24 hours before removing it. A posterior bleed will not respond to this treatment and may need packing or cautery by a physician. Posterior bleeds are more common in the elderly and those with high blood pressure or on blood thinners. If the bleeding continues for 20 minutes seek medical attention.