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Is an epistaxis a side effect of a cold? two of the last three days i've had one. one lasted 20 minutes while the other lasted 10 minutes long.
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Epistaxis: Colds and allergy can cause dilation of blood vessels on septum and the sneezing, nose blowing related to congestion can lead to epistaxis. See an ENT doctor for treatment if condition persists.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Epistaxis: Epistaxis has several reasons. I cold can cause itching in the nose and resultant nose picking can cause epistaxis. There is drones sin the nose on some occasions , which can cause epistaxis. Prolonged use of Medications like otrivine can cause nose drones leading to epistaxis. http://patient.info/health/nosebleed-epistaxis-leaflet
Answered 10/10/2016
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