how to stop nose bleeding
1 Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 10 minutes. 2  If it is, hold it for 10 more minutes. 3  Most nosebleeds will stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure. 4  Put a thin layer of a saline-or water-based nasal gel, such as NasoGel, or an antiseptic nasal cream inside your nose.