Nose Bleeds

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) can occur due to dry air, injury, nose picking, or underlying conditions like high blood pressure. They can range from minor to severe

Symptoms

• Dry climates or dry, heated air that dries out the inside of your nose
• Picking your nose or rubbing it too hard
• An upper respiratory infection like a cold
• Repeated nose-blowing
• An injury to your nose or a foreign object in your nose
• A deviated septum
• Allergies or allergy medicines that can dry out your nose, like antihistamines and decongestants
• Certain blood thinners
• Taking aspirin regularly
• Nasal sprays
• A sinus infection
• Chemicals that irritate your airways, like ammonia
• Pregnancy
• Alcohol use