In the majority of cases, epistaxis, or nosebleeds, are not considered to be serious. They will typically resolve themselves in a reasonable amount of time and can be managed through at-home treatments. At-home treatment for nosebleeds is very simple: ensure you sit up straight, leaning your head and body slightly forward while using a cloth or tissue to catch the blood until it stops. You can also pinch the soft part of the nostrils for at least 5 minutes to help stop the flow of blood. Breath through the mouth so as to keep the nostrils free of additional air passing through. If the nosebleed doesn’t stop within 30 minutes, if you experience frequent nosebleeds, or if the nosebleed starts from the back of the nose, you should seek medical attention. With several locations across Portland OR, Columbia Clinic Urgent Care can provide immediate medical attention to individuals suffering from a severe nosebleed. We serve patients from Portland OR, PDX, Happy Valley OR, Tigard OR, Milwaukie OR, Cedar Hills OR, Cedar Mill OR, Lake Oswego OR, Oak Grove OR, Vancouver WA, Aloha OR, Minnehaha WA, Gladstone OR, Tualatin OR, West Linn OR, Fairview OR, Oregon City OR.