Most nosebleeds are unilateral due to the cracking of a capillary in the anterior part of the nose. This type of bleeding constitutes the majority of bleedings. It often occurs in dry climates or in the winter months due to the dry and hot room air, with crusting that occurs as a result of the drying of the mucous membrane covering the inside of the nose. This type of bleeding is usually unilateral and sometimes bilateral. In this type of bleeding, the bleeding is easy to control and may even stop on its own. Posterior nosebleeds are frequently seen in middle and advanced ages, especially in those with hypertension, and their severity is higher than anterior nosebleeds. Other causes of nosebleeds; nose picking in cases of allergies, infections or dryness that cause itching. upper respiratory tract infections, colds, flu, Infections such as sinusitis As a result of strong nose blowing, cracking of nasal vessels in old or young patients, cortisone drugs sprayed into the nose, cocaine use, blow to the nose, nasal fractures, facial and skull fractures, cartilage and bone curvatures in the nose can be counted. Benign and malignant tumors of the nose, nasal cavities and nasal passages also cause intense nosebleeds. In such patients, nosebleeds are usually unilateral. In addition to bleeding, continuous unilateral foul-smelling discharge is also observed. Benign and malignant tumors of the nasal cavities and nasal passages also cause intense nosebleeds. In such patients, nosebleeds are usually unilateral. In addition to bleeding, continuous unilateral foul-smelling discharge is also observed. Benign and malignant tumors of the nasal cavities and nasal passages also cause intense nosebleeds. In such patients, nosebleeds are usually unilateral. In addition to bleeding, continuous unilateral foul-smelling discharge is also observed.

 

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