Epistaxis:Medical term for nosebleed. Thenoseis a part of the body that is very richinbloodvessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. As a result, anytraumato the face can cause bleeding, which may be profuse. Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when thenasalmembranes dry out, crust, and crack, as is common in dry climates, or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters. People are more susceptible if they are taking medications which prevent normal blood clotting (warfarin[Coumadin],clopidogrelbisulfate [Plavix],aspirin, or anyanti-inflammatorymedication). Other predisposing factors includeinfection, trauma, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, hypertension, alcohol abuse, and inherited bleeding problems. "Epistaxis”是一个希腊词意思是“滴,“尤其是of blood from the nose.
