To prevent epistaxis (nosebleeds), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Diet:
- Vitamin deficiency (vitamin C and E)
- Mechanical manipulation as in “nose picking”.
- Heavy snowing and sneezing
Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisoning).
- Climatic influences such as dry indoor air (low humidity) due tooverheated rooms, underfloor heating, air conditioning.
Preventive measures
- Nasal care by ointment, nasal irrigation.