You have moderate to large amounts of blood even after you have pinched the nose shut for 10 minutes.
Your nose is still bleeding even after 15 full minutes of direct pressure.
A nosebleed is moderate if:
You have some bleeding, but direct pressure stops it within 15 minutes.
The nose bleeds small amounts of blood more than 3 times in 24 hours.
A nosebleed is mild if:
You have a little bleeding, but direct pressure stops it within 10 minutes.
The nose bleeds no more than 3 times in 24 hours, and each time the bleeding is mild.
Current as of: October 24, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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