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Why do nosebleeds start?

Why do nosebleeds start?

Update: 2024-07-08
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A nosebleed is just what it sounds like: it’s when blood comes out of your nose. Lots of people get nosebleeds, but what causes them? We asked pediatrician Emma Gerstenzang to help us find the answer.


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Why do nosebleeds start?

Why do nosebleeds start?

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