Snapshot A 8-year-old boy presents to the pediatric emergency department for a nose bleed. His symptoms began after he was hit in the face with a basketball. He denies any shortness of breath, hemoptysis, or hematemesis. Family history is unremarkable. On physical examination, there is small volume bleeding. He is asked to bend at the waist and press on his nasal alae. Hemostasis is eventually achieved. Introduction Overview login to view 1 more bullet Associated conditions login to view 1 more bullet Epidemiology Demographics login to view 1 more bullet Risk factors login to view 7 more bullets ETIOLOGY Pathophysiology login to view 5 more bullets Presentation Symptoms login to view 5 more bullets Studies Nasal endoscopy Serum studies login to view 4 more bullets Differential Hemoptysis login to view 3 more bullets Hematemesis login to view 4 more bullets Malignancy/mass login to view 2 more bullets Treatment Conservative and lifestyle login to view 10 more bullets Medical and pharmacologic login to view 3 more bullets Surgical and interventional login to view 9 more bullets Complications Hypovolemia Angina and myocardial infarction Prognosis Most nosebleeds are benign and self-limiting Most cases of anterior epistaxis are responsive to local treatment