What is Epistaxis and what causes Epistaxis?
Epistaxis (commonly known as a nosebleed) is a small blemish on the nose's blood vessels. Epistaxis is a common complaint, especially in emergency medicine settings where ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders are treated. Epistaxis is more common in older persons (ages 50–80) and children (ages 2–10). Epistaxis is divided into two forms based on where it occurs: anterior and posterior epistaxis. According to the " Coherent Market Insights " Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis of Epistaxis Market . Epistaxis Market What causes epistaxis? Local causes Local trauma from nose-picking, a foreign body in the nose, anatomic anomalies such as a deviated septum, face trauma, inappropriate or excessive use of topical nasal sprays, inflammatory reactions, and intranasal tumours are all possible causes of epistaxis. Due to inflammation of the nasal mucosa, smoking and snorting illicit drugs like cocaine can induce frequent nosebleeds, which...