Indications for nasal cauterization include active or recurrent epistaxis that affects a patient’s quality of life or health. Adjunctive interventions may include direct compression of the nasal alae, ...

Each month, The Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Epistaxis, or acute ...

Nose bleeds are common and are generally not a cause for concern. Some can be caused by nasal dryness, a cold, and/or a deviated septum. To stop one, pinch your nostrils, don't blow your nose, and don ...

Nosebleeds are a common occurrence that many people experience at some point in their lives. While they often seem to happen without reason, several underlying health issues can cause them. From ...

Having a nosebleed can be a startling and somewhat scary experience, but medical experts say the condition is generally not serious. "Nosebleeds are quite common, and over half of the population will ...

Experiencing nosebleeds can be alarming, especially when they happen frequently without an obvious explanation. While most people understand common triggers like dry air or trauma, several ...

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are one of the most frequent otolaryngologic (ENT) emergencies worldwide. It is estimated that 60% of the world's population will experience an episode of ...

Rising summer temperatures and heatwaves can increase the risk of nosebleeds by drying and irritating the delicate blood vessels inside the nose.

If you've ever had a nosebleed, you know how awful they can be in the moment. From starting suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere to the annoying, gross mess that follows, dealing with nosebleeds can ...

High blood pressure was linked to a higher risk and severity of nosebleeds, a population-based study showed. Epistaxis requiring clinical care occurred in 32.97 per 10,000 hypertensive patients, ...

When a nosebleed hits, we often go into panic mode. We frantically reach for tissues and may try shoving them up in our nostrils in an effort to plug the leak. Hey, we might throw our head back for ...

A 44-year-old salesman presented to his family physician with chronic difficulty breathing through the right nostril. He stated that, perhaps 10 years ago, he collided hard with a friend while playing ...