Chapter 213- Approach to epistaxis

Question 1

What are the local disease causes of epistaxis?

Answer 1

Dry indoor environment
Upper respiratory infection
Chronic sinusitis
Trauma (Nose picking, forceful blowing)
Occupational exposure to irritants
Cocaine abuse
Angiomas
Allergies
Lack of humidification
Malignancy
Nasal steroid sprays

Question 2

What are the systemic causes of epistaxis?

Answer 2

Granulomatous disease (Wegener's sarcoidosis)
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Infection (Chickenpox, influenza)
Bleeding diathesis
Malignant hypertension