Rumor has it when you have a bloody nose you should tilt your head back-WRONG! Tilting your head back can result in aspiration of the blood. The correct technique is to lean slightly forward, while holding a tissue or paper towel under your nose. Pinch the bridge of your nose with your other hand. If this does not stop the bleeding within a couple minutes you can put ice on the back of your neck to slow down the blood flow. Ice can be placed on the bridge of the nose also. When the bleeding stops try not to blow the nose as clotting will be occuring and you could start up the bleeding again. If you think the bleeding is due to dry, cold weather (which is often the case) you can put a little vaseline on a Q-tip and apply it gently to the inside of the nose. If the bleeding continues you may need to seek medical attention and have your nose packed or cauterized to control the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe or caused by some type of trauma you need to get medical attention immediately. I once had a student punched in the nose and the blood was pulsating(actually squirting out of his nose with every heartbeat). He left to go to the ER and had a fractured nose and cheekbone.