Although the sudden sight of blood coming out of your nose can be alarming, a nosebleed is rarely a sign of a serious health problem - though it can get messy.
Some people will experience frequent nosebleeds during childhood that they grow out of, or might only experience one after receiving a blow to the nose, meaning many adults won't know the best way to stop the bleeding, or could be making it worse.
One of the most common noseblood treatment myths is top tip your head back but this can even cause you to begin vomiting blood, or have difficulty breathing, so make sure you are not turning a minor malady into a major issue.
