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During a common nosebleed, which way should you lean while sitting up?

Forward.

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  1. Backward
  2. Forward ✔
  3. Lie flat on your back

Why: Sit up and lean forward. This keeps blood from going down your throat.

Huh, didn't know that: Pinch both nostrils shut for 10 to 15 minutes, breathing through your mouth.

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Answer: Forward. Sit up and lean forward. This keeps blood from going down your throat.

  1. Mayo Clinic: Nosebleeds, First aid www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-nosebleeds/basics/art-20056683
    Sit up and lean forward.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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