NOSE BLEED
EPISTAXIS (Nose Bleed) “Epistaxis” is the medical term for a nosebleed. A nose bleed, meaning a loss of blood from the tissue that lines the inside of your nose , can occur in one or both nostrils. Usually, it only affects one nostril. Although these annoying and scary looking nosebleeds aren't dangerous. Frequent nosebleeds are those that occur more than once a week. TYPES OF NOSE BLEEDS: There are majorly two types of nose bleeds: 1. Anterior nosebleed: This type of nose bleed starts at the front of the nose, towards the lower part of septum. The capillaries and blood vessels present here are fragile and ruptures easily. It's the most common type especially seen in children. 2. Posterior nosebleed: Occurs deep inside the nose where large blood vessels are affected and blood flows at the back of the throat. Heavy blood loss is seen. It's a medical emergency. COMMON CAUSES: Dry air — when your nasal membranes dry out, they're more suscepti