Causes

Who is most likely to get a nosebleed?

• People involved in athletics (boxing, wrestling, hockey, football, etc.)
• People on blood thinning agents (warfarin, aspirin, etc.)
• People involved in cold weather and high altitude activities
• People that live in a dry climate
• People using nasal steroids
• People upper respiratory infections
• People with a deviated septum
• People with allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
• People with hypertension (high blood pressure)
• People with a history of alcohol abuse
• People with inherited bleeding disorders (such as Hemophilia and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia) (learn more about these health conditions by clicking on the names)
• People with less common causes such as tumors or treatment related to tumors

Types of Nosebleeds

Anterior (front) Bleeding closer to front of nose Less Severe Usually involves dry nasal membranes Posterior (back) Blood usually runs down back of throat Usually occurs in older people

Position of Bleeding                                         Apply at very start of bleeding to prevent worse bleeding. (ie. a little blood on tissue after blowing nose)