Which term refers to a nosebleed?

Which term refers to a nosebleed?

• A. Epistaxis
• B. Rhinorrhea
• C. Sinusitis
• D. Nasal fracture

Answer: (A)

Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed. It describes bleeding originating from the nasal mucosa, which can happen from dry air, trauma, nose-picking, allergies, or medications that affect clotting. Rhinorrhea refers to a runny nose or nasal discharge, not bleeding. Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities, often with facial pressure and congestion. A nasal fracture is a break in the nasal bones, usually presenting with deformity and swelling and may cause bleeding, but it’s classified as a fracture, not a bleeding term.

Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed. It describes bleeding originating from the nasal mucosa, which can happen from dry air, trauma, nose-picking, allergies, or medications that affect clotting. Rhinorrhea refers to a runny nose or nasal discharge, not bleeding. Sinusitis is inflammation or infection of the sinus cavities, often with facial pressure and congestion. A nasal fracture is a break in the nasal bones, usually presenting with deformity and swelling and may cause bleeding, but it’s classified as a fracture, not a bleeding term.