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Two children boxing, the one on the right having a nosebleed due to a punch to the face, in Vecsés, Hungary in November 2006. Nosebleeds can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes include trauma from nose picking, blunt trauma (such as a motor vehicle accident), or insertion of a foreign object (more likely in ...
Children affected by allergies in the developed world: [2] 1 in 13 have eczema; 1 in 8 have allergic rhinitis; 3-6% are affected by food allergy; Children in the United States under 18 years of age: [3] Percent with any allergy: 27.2%; Percent with seasonal allergy: 18.9%; Percent with eczema: 10.8%; Percent with food allergy: 5.8%
“The most common causes of nosebleeds are nasal dryness and trauma to the nose,” says Dr. Edwards. “When the lining at the front of the nose dries out and cracks — like dry knuckles in the ...
Ninety percent of nosebleeds (epistaxis) occur in Kiesselbach's plexus, whereas five to ten percent originate from Woodruff's plexus. [3] It is exposed to the drying effect of inhaled air. [3] It can also be damaged by trauma from a finger nail (nose picking), as it is fragile. [3] [4] It is the usual site for nosebleeds in children and young ...
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Doctors explain the safest and most effective way to blow your nose. ... bringing plenty of stuffy, runny noses along for the ride. While blowing your nose is a common way to help clear nasal ...
The most common kind of rhinitis is allergic rhinitis, [5] which is usually triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen and dander. [6] Allergic rhinitis may cause additional symptoms, such as sneezing and nasal itching, coughing, headache, [7] fatigue, malaise, and cognitive impairment.
[10] [21] Foods are the most common trigger in children and young adults, while medications and insect bites and stings are more common in older adults. [3] Less common causes include: physical factors, biological agents such as semen, latex, hormonal changes, food additives and colors, and topical medications. [18]