"Anterior nosebleed
-arises from lower nasal septum. Kiesselbach's plexus- 4 arteries anastamose here to form a plexus.
-Anterior nosebleeds easily treated at home.
-seen in children.
Posterior nosebleed
-originates further back and higher up the nose where artery branches supply blood to the nose
-Seen in adults.
-more serious and may require medical attention.
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