Re-examining the Seasonal Pattern of Pediatric Epistaxis: A Decade-Long Mid-Atlantic Study
Highlight
– A 10-year retrospective study of 31,866 pediatric otolaryngology referrals showed no significant seasonal variation in epistaxis cases.
– Treatment approaches, including nasal cautery and mucosal hydration, were consistent throughout all seasons.
– Conventional wisdom associating pediatric nosebleeds with dry, winter weather was not supported by rigorous analysis.
– Study findings advocate for consistent, year-round counseling and management of pediatric epistaxis.
Study Background
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