How to stop a nosebleed

Nosebleeds occur in the most unlikely situations and can sometimes be quite embarrassing, but also frightening, when a sudden gush of blood comes out of the nose. Usually relatively little blood comes out of the nose, but it seems like several litres when the tissues turn blood-red in a few seconds. But don't panic, nosebleeds can usually be stopped within a few minutes. Here are some effective methods to stop nosebleeds:
