Epistaxis Research Paper

Epistaxis, a common condition in all age groups, has a bimodal distribution with 2 peaks: under the age of 10 years and in the 60s [1].
Sixty percent of people probably experience epistaxis once in their life
[2]. Although epistaxis may occur secondary to surgery, trauma, hypertension, bleeding disorders, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, and antiplatelet and anticoagulation drug use, its etiology is unknown in 70% to 80% of cases [3]. Epistaxis is usually self-limiting but can be life threatening, especially in elder patients or those with underlying conditions [4].
Currently, treatment of epistaxis includes squeezing the nose, using vasoconstrictor agents, chemical (silver nitrate) or electrical cauterization, and nasal packing with