2. Pinch the nose just below the bridge for about 10 minutes and ask the patient to breathe through his mouth and avoiding speaking, swallowing or coughing.
3. If bleeding does not stop, repeat nose pinching for another 10 minutes.
4. If bleeding still does not stop, seek immediate medical help.
5. If bleeding stops ask patient to avoid blowing nose.
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