Nosebleeds can feel alarming, with the surge of blood dripping onto clothes or sheets and the handfuls of tissues used to stop it turning crimson. But a bloody nose, also known as epistaxis, usually ...

Nosebleeds are common, especially in climates like ours. Most nosebleeds happen because the air is dry, you’ve been blowing your nose too hard, or you picked at a scab inside your nostril.

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways Nosebleeds usually are not serious and can be stopped by leaning forward and pinching the nostrils.Seek emergency help if your nosebleeds for more ...

During harmattan, bleeding from the nose, either spontaneous or induced by nose picking or trauma is more common. Indeed, harmattan is a season to expect more nasal health issues, because dust, a ...